Richard Wight
Ontario Power Generation/Nuclear Operator
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$106,845Total compensation $108,719, including $1,873 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#9,594Ontario Power Generation
Years on List
192006–2024
Peak Salary
$182,8462013
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2006–2024
$101,800 in 2006 is worth about $153,213 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $106,845Benefits $1,873Total $108,719 |
| 2023 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $137,896Benefits $7,233Total $145,129 |
| 2022 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $153,553Benefits $6,454Total $160,007 |
| 2021 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $178,307Benefits $5,810Total $184,118 |
| 2020 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $164,609Benefits $5,223Total $169,832 |
| 2019 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $150,703Benefits $4,534Total $155,238 |
| 2018 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $141,614Benefits $4,540Total $146,154 |
| 2017 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $154,561Benefits $5,023Total $159,584 |
| 2016 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $141,153Benefits $1,487Total $142,640 |
| 2015 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $142,545Benefits $1,476Total $144,020 |
| 2014 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $156,314Benefits $1,469Total $157,783 |
| 2013 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $182,846Benefits $1,451Total $184,297 |
| 2012 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $149,999Benefits $1,430Total $151,429 |
| 2011 | Nuclear OperatorOntario Power Generation | $128,885Benefits $1,414Total $130,299 |
| 2010 | Nuclear Operator in TrainingOntario Power Generation | $113,284Benefits $1,325Total $114,609 |
| 2009 | Nuclear Operator in TrainingOntario Power Generation | $135,616Benefits $1,306Total $136,922 |
| 2008 | Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation | $132,590Benefits $1,298Total $133,888 |
| 2007 | Shift Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation | $138,812Benefits $1,166Total $139,978 |
| 2006 | Shift Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation | $101,800Benefits $1,163Total $102,963 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Take-home on Richard Wight's 2024 salary of $106,845 comes to roughly $78,479 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 21.8% effective) is deducted. Among those listed as Nuclear Operator in 2024, the median was $160,321; this salary sits about 33% below it. That is about 23% less than the $137,896 paid in 2023. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$78,479
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~21.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.5%
- vs. 2024 Nuclear Operator median
- −33%
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Estimate only: 2024 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.