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Steven Johnston

Hamilton-wentworth District School Board/Elementary Principal

2024 Salary — last year on the list

$158,349

Total compensation $158,349, including $0 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
2024

Employer Rank

#68

Hamilton-wentworth District School Board

Years on List

14

2011–2024

Peak Salary

$158,349

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 14 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,335 in 2011 to $158,349 in 2024.$100K$120K$140K$160K201120142016201920212024
Total compensation, 2011–2024. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
20112024

$101,806 in 2011 is worth about $139,420 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2024Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$158,349
2023Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$126,635
2022Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$129,600
2021Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$126,796
2020Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$129,397
2019Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$124,474
2018Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$123,699
2017Elementary, PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$121,444
2016Elementary School PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$121,413
2015Elementary School PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$119,615
2014Elementary PrincipalHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$112,307
2013Principal, ElementaryHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$105,998
2012Elementary School Vice–PrincipalHamilton–Wentworth District School Board$103,444
2011Vice-Principal, Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth District School Board$101,806

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

Of the $158,349 Steven Johnston earned in 2024, roughly $107,930 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 31.8%. Compared with 2023, when the figure was $126,635, that is a rise of about 25%. Among those listed as Elementary School Principal in 2024, the median was $156,262; this salary sits about 1% above it. After pension contributions (probably OTPP for teachers or OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.

Estimated net pay
~$107,930
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~28.6%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,105
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~31.8%
vs. 2024 Elementary School Principal median
+1%

Where does $158,349 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2024 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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2024

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