Raphael Costa
City of Vaughan/Director, Economic Development
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$212,0002025
Total Compensation
$212,761Incl. $761 benefits
Employer Rank
#29City of Vaughan
Years on List
92017–2025
Salary History
Full History
2017–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Vaughan | Director, Economic Development | $212,000 | $761 | $212,761 |
| 2024 | City Of Vaughan | Director, Economic Development | $195,484 | $869 | $196,352 |
| 2023 | City Of Vaughan | — | $182,479 | $811 | $183,290 |
| 2022 | City Of Vaughan | Director, Economic and Cultural Development | $170,223 | $756 | $170,979 |
| 2021 | City Of Vaughan | Director, Economic and Cultural Development | $160,175 | $705 | $160,881 |
| 2020 | City Of Vaughan | Acting Director, Economic and Cultural Development | $144,845 | $587 | $145,433 |
| 2019 | City Of Vaughan | Manager, Small Business and Entrepreneurship | $121,034 | $537 | $121,571 |
| 2018 | City of Vaughan | Manager, Small Business and Entrepreneurship | $111,439 | $495 | $111,934 |
| 2017 | City of Vaughan | Manager, Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre | $100,741 | $410 | $101,151 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $212,000 Raphael Costa earned in 2025, roughly $136,763 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 32.9%. Among those listed as Director of Economic Development in 2025, the median was $172,213; this salary sits about 23% above it. Raphael Costa has appeared on the list 9 times since 2017. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$136,763
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Director of Economic Development median
- +23%
Where does $212,000 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.