Paul Hutt
City of Ottawa/Fire Chief
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$251,3272025
Total Compensation
$255,562Incl. $4,235 benefits
Employer Rank
#16City of Ottawa
Years on List
122006–2025
Salary History
Full History
2006–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Ottawa | Fire Chief | $251,327 | $4,235 | $255,562 |
| 2024 | City Of Ottawa | Fire Chief | $231,310 | $4,083 | $235,392 |
| 2023 | City Of Ottawa | — | $230,903 | $4,221 | $235,124 |
| 2022 | City Of Ottawa | Fire Chief | $228,673 | $3,926 | $232,599 |
| 2021 | City Of Ottawa | Fire Chief | $209,421 | $3,459 | $212,880 |
| 2020 | City Of Ottawa | Deputy Chief, Urban Operations | $204,708 | $4,061 | $208,769 |
| 2019 | City Of Ottawa | Deputy Chief, Urban Operations | $176,967 | $3,274 | $180,241 |
| 2018 | City of Ottawa | Deputy Chief, Urban Operations | $175,994 | $3,103 | $179,096 |
| 2017 | City of Ottawa | Deputy Chief, Rural and Special Operations | $119,278 | $2,160 | $121,438 |
| 2010 | City of Ottawa | Chief, Rural Sector | $127,078 | $1,488 | $128,566 |
| 2009 | City of Ottawa | Chief, Rural Sector | $151,265 | $1,656 | $152,921 |
| 2006 | City of Ottawa | Rural Sector Chief | $102,225 | $304 | $102,529 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Paul Hutt's 2025 salary of $251,327 comes to roughly $156,632 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 35.5% effective) is deducted. Among those listed as Fire Chief in 2025, the median was $152,636; this salary sits about 65% above it. The name has been on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2006. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$156,632
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Fire Chief median
- +65%
Where does $251,327 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.