Paul Balen
City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission/General Maintenance Carpenter
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$125,0232025
Total Compensation
$126,192Incl. $1,169 benefits
Employer Rank
#2,894City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission
Years on List
42015–2025
Salary History
Full History
2015–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission | General Maintenance Carpenter | $125,023 | $1,169 | $126,192 |
| 2024 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | General Maintenance Carpenter | $114,940 | $1,151 | $116,090 |
| 2023 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | — | $105,633 | $224 | $105,857 |
| 2015 | City of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | General Maintenance Carpenter | $100,607 | $994 | $101,601 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Paul Balen's 2025 salary of $125,023 comes to roughly $89,734 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 23.8% effective) is deducted. It is up about 9% on the $114,940 paid in 2024. Within City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission, Paul Balen's total compensation of $126,192 was the #2,894 of 9,614, against a median salary of $114,939. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$89,734
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 General Maintenance Carpenter median
- +17%
Where does $125,023 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.