Shawn Burnie
City of Ottawa/Captain
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$162,3692025
Total Compensation
$163,206Incl. $838 benefits
Employer Rank
#401City of Ottawa
Years on List
132008–2025
Salary History
Full History
2008–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Ottawa | Captain | $162,369 | $838 | $163,206 |
| 2024 | City Of Ottawa | Captain | $141,239 | $799 | $142,038 |
| 2023 | City Of Ottawa | — | $141,753 | $778 | $142,530 |
| 2022 | City Of Ottawa | Lieutenant | $150,180 | $754 | $150,934 |
| 2021 | City Of Ottawa | Lieutenant | $140,494 | $699 | $141,194 |
| 2020 | City Of Ottawa | Firefighter | $145,266 | $747 | $146,013 |
| 2019 | City Of Ottawa | Firefighter | $132,788 | $694 | $133,481 |
| 2018 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $117,342 | $617 | $117,960 |
| 2017 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $110,213 | $580 | $110,793 |
| 2016 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $117,603 | $549 | $118,152 |
| 2015 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $119,702 | $541 | $120,244 |
| 2014 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $100,014 | $569 | $100,583 |
| 2008 | City of Ottawa | Firefighter | $106,447 | $476 | $106,923 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Shawn Burnie's $162,369 salary works out to roughly $110,692 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 28.4%. That is about 15% more than the $141,239 paid in 2024. Within City of Ottawa it was the #401 salary of 5,181, against a median of $117,638. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$110,692
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Captain median
- +3%
Where does $162,369 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.