Scott Merkley
Ontario Provincial Police/Team Leader
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$170,0902025
Total Compensation
$174,660Incl. $4,569 benefits
Employer Rank
#2,128Ontario Provincial Police
Years on List
72019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ontario Provincial Police | Team Leader | $170,090 | $4,569 | $174,660 |
| 2024 | Ontario Provincial Police | Team Leader | $156,279 | $4,172 | $160,451 |
| 2023 | Ontario Provincial Police | — | $139,606 | $3,355 | $142,961 |
| 2022 | Ontario Provincial Police | Team Leader | $145,665 | $1,802 | $147,467 |
| 2021 | Ontario Provincial Police | Supervisor | $134,724 | $186 | $134,911 |
| 2020 | Ontario Provincial Police | Investigator | $126,555 | $199 | $126,754 |
| 2019 | Ontario Provincial Police | Investigator | $122,428 | $1,451 | $123,879 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Scott Merkley was paid $170,090 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $114,941, an effective income-tax rate of about 29.2%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $156,279, that is a rise of about 9%. Scott Merkley has appeared on the list 7 times since 2019. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$114,941
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Team Leader median
- +22%
Where does $170,090 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.