Rick Kester
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville/Director of Public Works
At a Glance
2024
Latest Salary
$164,3802024
Total Compensation
$194,431Incl. $30,050 benefits
Employer Rank
#1United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Years on List
42021–2024
Salary History
Full History
2021–2024
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | United Counties Of Leeds And Grenville | Director of Public Works | $164,380 | $30,050 | $194,431 |
| 2023 | United Counties Of Leeds And Grenville | — | $159,628 | $34,619 | $194,247 |
| 2022 | United Counties Of Leeds And Grenville | Director of Public Works | $163,471 | $28,635 | $192,106 |
| 2021 | United Counties Of Leeds And Grenville | Director 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.