Richard Barker
Solicitor General/Deputy Regional Director
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$162,7222025
Total Compensation
$162,907Incl. $185 benefits
Employer Rank
#693Solicitor General
Years on List
72019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solicitor General | Deputy Regional Director | $162,722 | $185 | $162,907 |
| 2024 | Solicitor General | Deputy Regional Director | $133,413 | $174 | $133,587 |
| 2023 | Solicitor General / Solliciteur général | — | $141,464 | $179 | $141,643 |
| 2022 | Solicitor General | Superintendent | $143,976 | $183 | $144,158 |
| 2021 | Solicitor General | Superintendent | $144,149 | $177 | $144,326 |
| 2020 | Solicitor General | Superintendent | $143,584 | $168 | $143,752 |
| 2019 | Solicitor General | Deputy Regional Director | $127,783 | $161 | $127,945 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Richard Barker's $162,722 salary works out to roughly $110,886 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 28.5%. It is up about 22% on the $133,413 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 7 years in all, first in 2019. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$110,886
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Deputy Regional Director median
- about even
Where does $162,722 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.