Arlene Merkley

$156,811.61asPrincipal

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.

YearPositionSalaryBenefitsPerformance
2025
Principal
$156,811.61
6.93%
2024
Vice-Principal
$146,643.99
31.61%
2023
Chairperson - Guidance
$111,425.93
$92.89
5.76%
2022
Chairperson - Guidance
$118,242.33
$86.69
7.91%
2021
Chairperson - Guidance
$109,576.03
1.61%
2020
Secondary School Teacher
$107,836.92
0.11%
2019
Secondary School Teacher
$107,718.47
$155.31
1.69%
2018
Chairperson - Guidance
$105,923.35
2.67%
2017
Chairperson - Guidance
$103,173.63
$171.80
0.61%
2016
Chairperson - Guidance
$102,547.27
$114.11
0.85%
2014
Chairperson - Guidance
$101,687.44
$106.08
2.76%
2013
Chairperson - Guidance
$104,575.75
$97.63
2.9%
2012
Secondary School Teacher
$101,623.60
$98.80

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

NameSalary
Jennifer Leduc$183,793.64
George Luck$180,487.58
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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

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NameSalary
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