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Rick Kester

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville/Director of Public Works

At a Glance
2024

Latest Salary

$164,380

2024

Total Compensation

$194,431

Incl. $30,050 benefits

Employer Rank

#1

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Years on List

4

2021–2024

Salary History

Salary by year, 2021–2024Line chart of 4 yearly values, from $167,229 in 2021 to $194,431 in 2024.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2021202220232024

Full History
20212024

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2024United Counties Of Leeds And GrenvilleDirector of Public Works$164,380$30,050$194,431
2023United Counties Of Leeds And Grenville$159,628$34,619$194,247
2022United Counties Of Leeds And GrenvilleDirector of Public Works$163,471$28,635$192,106
2021United Counties Of Leeds And GrenvilleDirector of Public Works$155,348$11,881$167,229

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

Rick Kester was paid $164,380 in 2024; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $111,249, an effective income-tax rate of about 29.2%. That is about 3% more than the $159,628 paid in 2023. The name has been on the Sunshine List 4 years in all, first in 2021. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay
~$111,249
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~29.2%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,105
vs. 2024 Director of Public Works median
+19%

Where does $164,380 rank on the Sunshine List? →

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.

Also at United Counties of Leeds and Grenville