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Alireza Makhzani

Vector Institute/Research Scientist

2024 Salary — last year on the list

$118,012

Total compensation $119,047, including $1,035 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

#58

Vector Institute

Years on List

6

2018–2024

Peak Salary

$301,115

2018

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 6 yearly values of total compensation, from $311,703 in 2018 to $119,047 in 2024. No data for 2020.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K$350K201820192021202220232024
Total compensation, 2018–2024. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2018–2024

$301,115 in 2018 is worth about $370,638 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2024Research ScientistVector Institute$118,012Benefits $1,035Total $119,047
2023Research ScientistVector Institute$210,000Benefits $17,871Total $227,871
2022Research ScientistVector Institute$210,000Benefits $17,918Total $227,918
2021Research ScientistVector Institute$210,000Benefits $17,979Total $227,979
2019Research ScientistVector Institute$211,211Benefits $16,052Total $227,263
2018Research ScientistVector Institute$301,115Benefits $10,588Total $311,703

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

Alireza Makhzani was paid $118,012 in 2024; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $85,220, an effective income-tax rate of about 23.5%. Among those listed as Research Scientist in 2024, the median was $121,221; this salary sits about 3% below it. Alireza Makhzani has appeared on the list 6 times since 2018. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay
~$85,220
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~23.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,105
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~27.8%
vs. 2024 Research Scientist median
−3%

Where does $118,012 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.

Also at Vector Institute
2024

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