Robert Staples
Municipality of Clarington/Fire Captain
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$180,0362025
Total Compensation
$181,584Incl. $1,547 benefits
Employer Rank
#32Municipality of Clarington
Years on List
112014–2025
Salary History
Full History
2014–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Municipality Of Clarington | Fire Captain | $180,036 | $1,547 | $181,584 |
| 2024 | Municipality Of Clarington | Fire Captain | $147,989 | $1,466 | $149,456 |
| 2023 | Municipality Of Clarington | — | $152,630 | $1,460 | $154,090 |
| 2022 | Municipality Of Clarington | Fire Captain | $171,451 | $1,290 | $172,742 |
| 2021 | Municipality Of Clarington | Fire Captain | $128,376 | $1,362 | $129,738 |
| 2020 | Municipality Of Clarington | Fire Captain | $132,509 | $1,085 | $133,594 |
| 2019 | Municipality Of Clarington | First Class Firefighter | $113,604 | $698 | $114,302 |
| 2018 | Municipality of Clarington | First Class Firefighter | $106,694 | $694 | $107,388 |
| 2017 | Municipality of Clarington | First Class Firefighter | $108,280 | $694 | $108,974 |
| 2016 | Municipality of Clarington | First Class Firefighter | $107,998 | $854 | $108,851 |
| 2014 | Municipality of Clarington | First Class Firefighter | $107,541 | $768 | $108,309 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Robert Staples's 2025 salary of $180,036 comes to roughly $120,379 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 30.1% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Fire Captain on the 2025 list was paid $162,542; this salary is about 11% more. The name has been on the Sunshine List 11 years in all, first in 2014. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$120,379
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Fire Captain median
- +11%
Where does $180,036 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.