Ali Sheikholeslami

University of Toronto/Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

2025 Salary

$339,974

Total compensation $340,100, including $126 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#259

University of Toronto

Years on List

2002–2025

Peak Salary

$339,974

2025

Full 2025 roster at University of Toronto →·See where $339,974 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2002–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2002–2025

$102,232 in 2002 is worth about $167,865 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$339,974Benefits $126Total $340,100	$126	$340,100
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$325,209Benefits $129Total $325,338	$129	$325,338
2023	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$330,093Benefits $2,845Total $332,938	$2,845	$332,938
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$272,899Benefits $3,677Total $276,575	$3,677	$276,575
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$277,410Benefits $2,959Total $280,369	$2,959	$280,369
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$258,279Benefits $2,623Total $260,902	$2,623	$260,902
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto	$313,932Benefits $1,900Total $315,832	$1,900	$315,832
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$205,430Benefits $201Total $205,632	$201	$205,632
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$204,320Benefits $224Total $204,544	$224	$204,544
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$209,651Benefits $260Total $209,911	$260	$209,911
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Electrical And Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$197,520Benefits $3,256Total $200,776	$3,256	$200,776
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$175,256Benefits $2,962Total $178,218	$2,962	$178,218
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$156,971Benefits $2,883Total $159,854	$2,883	$159,854
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$162,891Benefits $4,024Total $166,915	$4,024	$166,915
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$165,934Benefits $1,626Total $167,560	$1,626	$167,560
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$159,498Benefits $815Total $160,312	$815	$160,312
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$157,607Benefits $283Total $157,890	$283	$157,890
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$152,992Benefits $283Total $153,275	$283	$153,275
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$136,746Benefits $283Total $137,029	$283	$137,029
2006	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$121,927Benefits $300Total $122,227	$300	$122,227
2005	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer Eng.University of Toronto	$111,952Benefits $326Total $112,278	$326	$112,278
2004	University of Toronto	Prof., Elect'l. & Computer Eng'g.University of Toronto	$117,258Benefits $327Total $117,585	$327	$117,585
2003	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer EngUniversity of Toronto	$112,487Benefits $313Total $112,800	$313	$112,800
2002	University of Toronto	Prof. Electrical & Computer EngineeringUniversity of Toronto	$102,232Benefits $284Total $102,516	$284	$102,516

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Ali Sheikholeslami's $339,974 salary works out to roughly $197,943 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 41.8%. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; Ali Sheikholeslami's total compensation of $340,100 ranked #259. Ali Sheikholeslami has appeared on the list 24 times since 2002. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$197,943
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~40.2%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~41.8%
vs. 2025 Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering median: +23%

Where does $339,974 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.

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2025

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