Arlene Merkley
$156,811.61asPrincipal+6.93%
Employed by Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.
Salary Information
Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2012 to 2025.
The Ontario Sunshine List reports that Arlene Merkley was paid $156,811.61 in 2025 as Principal at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. This represents a 6.93% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Arlene Merkley has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 13 times between 2012 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $156,811.61 in 2025. Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board reports under the School Boards sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.
Top earning Principals in Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
| Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Leduc | $183,793.64 |
| George Luck | $180,487.58 |
| Michael Quinn | $178,173.02 |
| Karen Mcnamara | $177,477.41 |
| Joseph Conway | $176,280.19 |
| Kristen Mcdade | $175,602.37 |
| Heinrich Bebie | $172,818.69 |
| Ann Marie Sheehan | $172,818.69 |
| Melanie Barkell | $172,553.60 |
| Kerri Parent | $171,922.94 |
Top earning Principals in Ontario
| Name | Salary | Employer |
|---|---|---|
Thames Valley District School Board | $209,321.80 | Thames Valley District School Board |
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | $201,145.02 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board |
Ottawa Catholic School Board | $198,911.28 | Ottawa Catholic School Board |
Peel District School Board | $198,812.34 | Peel District School Board |
Ottawa Catholic School Board | $197,610.74 | Ottawa Catholic School Board |
Lakehead University | $195,600.00 | Lakehead University |
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | $195,405.49 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board |
Peel District School Board | $195,000.00 | Peel District School Board |
Peel District School Board | $192,915.89 | Peel District School Board |
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | $192,639.39 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board |
Other employees at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
| Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Nugent Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $158,167.19 |
| Theresa Noga-Mcarthur Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $158,130.87 |
| Christine Monteiro-Almeida Superintendent Of Student Achievement – Early Years Lead | Superintendent Of Student Achievement – Early Years Lead | $158,064.45 |
| Michael Difilippo Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $157,113.62 |
| Robin Parkes Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $156,852.44 |
| Janet Cinnamon Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $156,481.12 |
| Michelle Rumney Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $156,264.88 |
| Darian Austin Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $156,052.51 |
| Amy Murray Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $155,069.14 |
| Amerino Rizzuto Vice-Principal | Vice-Principal | $154,998.01 |