Paul Bachus

Ontario Power Generation/Training Technician – Operator

2025 Salary

$162,083

Total compensation $167,384, including $5,301 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#4,948

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2006–2025

Peak Salary

$162,083

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2006–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2006–2025

$126,716 in 2006 is worth about $190,713 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Ontario Power Generation	Training Technician – OperatorOntario Power Generation	$162,083Benefits $5,301Total $167,384	$5,301	$167,384
2024	Ontario Power Generation	Training Technician - OperatorOntario Power Generation	$152,542Benefits $4,580Total $157,122	$4,580	$157,122
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Training Technician - OperatorOntario Power Generation	$148,201Benefits $4,405Total $152,606	$4,405	$152,606
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$136,747Benefits $4,002Total $140,749	$4,002	$140,749
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$136,327Benefits $3,679Total $140,006	$3,679	$140,006
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$157,229Benefits $3,378Total $160,607	$3,378	$160,607
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$126,012Benefits $4,534Total $130,546	$4,534	$130,546
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$114,345Benefits $4,540Total $118,885	$4,540	$118,885
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation	$123,225Benefits $5,023Total $128,248	$5,023	$128,248
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Nuclear Operator in TrainingOntario Power Generation	$122,333Benefits $1,487Total $123,820	$1,487	$123,820
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$161,174Benefits $1,476Total $162,649	$1,476	$162,649
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$154,157Benefits $1,469Total $155,625	$1,469	$155,625
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$149,537Benefits $1,451Total $150,987	$1,451	$150,987
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$136,135Benefits $1,430Total $137,565	$1,430	$137,565
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$127,292Benefits $1,414Total $128,706	$1,414	$128,706
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$139,564Benefits $1,325Total $140,889	$1,325	$140,889
2009	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$158,015Benefits $1,291Total $159,307	$1,291	$159,307
2008	Ontario Power Generation	Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$148,814Benefits $1,277Total $150,091	$1,277	$150,091
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Shift Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$112,081Benefits $1,149Total $113,230	$1,149	$113,230
2006	Ontario Power Generation	Shift Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$126,716Benefits $848Total $127,564	$848	$127,564

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on Paul Bachus's 2025 salary of $162,083 comes to roughly $110,535 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.4% effective) is deducted. It is up about 6% on the $152,542 paid in 2024. The 2025 median for Training Technician - Operator on the list was $161,934, almost exactly this figure. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$110,535
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~28.4%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~31.8%
vs. 2025 Training Technician - Operator median: about even

Where does $162,083 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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2025

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#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	Special Advisor	$1,907,409	$1,910,992
2	Nicolle Butcher	President and Chief Executive Officer	$1,596,218	$1,598,309
3	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$1,092,855	$1,096,651
4	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer	$1,013,496	$1,016,119
5	Subo Sinnathamby	Chief Projects Officer	$981,476	$985,253
6	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$856,947	$859,793
7	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Nuclear	$826,655	$828,637
8	Shelley Babin	Chief Operations Officer	$748,469	$750,849
9	Brenda Macdonald	Chief Commercial Officer	$727,479	$729,740
10	David Kaposi	Executive Vice President Investment Strategy and Business Development	$701,432	$703,541