Ruth Elizabeth Merskey
Tourism, Culture and Gaming/Senior Consultant
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$148,1792025
Total Compensation
$148,347Incl. $167 benefits
Employer Rank
#47Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Years on List
42019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming | Senior Consultant | $148,179 | $167 | $148,347 |
| 2021 | Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries | Senior Consultant | $107,831 | $142 | $107,972 |
| 2020 | Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries | Senior Consultant | $106,845 | $139 | $106,983 |
| 2019 | Tourism, Culture And Sport | Senior Consultant | $104,325 | $138 | $104,463 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Ruth Elizabeth Merskey was paid $148,179 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $102,838, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.9%. That is about 17% above the 2025 median of $127,066 for Senior Consultant on the Sunshine List. Ruth Elizabeth Merskey has appeared on the list 4 times since 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
- ~$102,838
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Senior Consultant median
- +17%
Where does $148,179 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.