Sonya Sykes
Waterloo Region District School Board/Principal/Elementary
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$159,6982025
Total Compensation
$159,801Incl. $102 benefits
Employer Rank
#126Waterloo Region District School Board
Years on List
62011–2025
Salary History
Full History
2011–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Principal/Elementary | $159,698 | $102 | $159,801 |
| 2024 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Principal/Elementary | $140,257 | $98 | $140,356 |
| 2014 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head | $101,787 | $69 | $101,856 |
| 2013 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head | $104,757 | $385 | $105,142 |
| 2012 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Vice–Principal/Secondary | $103,135 | $172 | $103,307 |
| 2011 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head A | $104,847 | $72 | $104,919 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Sonya Sykes's $159,698 salary works out to roughly $109,222 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 28.2%. Within Waterloo Region District School Board, Sonya Sykes's total compensation of $159,801 was the #126 of 3,302, against a median salary of $116,487. That is about 14% more than the $140,257 paid in 2024. Most School Boards employees belong to OTPP for teachers or OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$109,222
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Elementary School Principal median
- −4%
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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.