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Shane Mcdonald

Solicitor General/Staff Sergeant

2025 Salary

$136,968

Total compensation $137,112, including $144 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1,778

Solicitor General

Years on List

7

2019–2025

Peak Salary

$136,968

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 7 yearly values of total compensation, from $120,774 in 2019 to $137,112 in 2025.$100K$110K$120K$130K$140K201920202021202320242025
Total compensation, 2019–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2019–2025

$120,654 in 2019 is worth about $145,671 in 2025 dollars.

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $136,968 Shane Mcdonald earned in 2025, roughly $96,494 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 29.5%. Among those listed as Staff Sergeant in 2025, the median was $167,529; this salary sits about 18% below it. It is up about 34% on the $102,498 paid in 2024. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.

Estimated net pay
~$96,494
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~25.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~29.5%
vs. 2025 Staff Sergeant median
−18%

Where does $136,968 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.

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