Mike Jackson

Natural Resources and Forestry/Fire Response Specialist

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$131,579

2025

Total Compensation

$131,789

Incl. $210 benefits

Employer Rank

#335

Natural Resources and Forestry

Years on List

2014–2025

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2014–2025.

Full History
2014–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Natural Resources	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources	$131,579	$210	$131,789
2024	Natural Resources and Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources and Forestry	$137,971	$205	$138,176
2023	Natural Resources and Forestry / Richesses Naturelles Et Forêts	—Natural Resources and Forestry / Richesses Naturelles Et Forêts	$128,611	$195	$128,806
2021	Natural Resources And Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources And Forestry	$111,231	$190	$111,421
2020	Natural Resources And Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources And Forestry	$104,171	$187	$104,358
2019	Natural Resources And Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources And Forestry	$114,721	$188	$114,909
2018	Natural Resources and Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources and Forestry	$107,906	$201	$108,107
2017	Natural Resources and Forestry / Richesses naturelles et des Forêts	Fire Response Specialist / Spécialiste de la lutte contre les incendiesNatural Resources and Forestry / Richesses naturelles et des Forêts	$110,992	$203	$111,195
2016	Natural Resources and Forestry	Fire Response SpecialistNatural Resources and Forestry	$128,006	$183	$128,188
2015	Natural Resources & Forestry	Fire Response Specialist / Spécialiste de la lutte contre les incendiesNatural Resources & Forestry	$123,370	$168	$123,539
2014	Natural Resources and Forestry	Fire Response Specialist / Spécialiste de la lutte contre les incendiesNatural Resources and Forestry	$111,935	$159	$112,094

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Mike Jackson was paid $131,579 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $93,444, an effective income-tax rate of about 24.8%. At Natural Resources and Forestry, 1,120 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $120,430; Mike Jackson's total compensation of $131,789 ranked #335. It is down about 5% from the $137,971 paid in 2024. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.

Estimated net pay: ~$93,444
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~24.8%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507

Where does $131,579 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

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