Andrea Farquhar
McMaster University/Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement
2025 Salary
$250,126Total compensation $254,468, including $4,342 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#130McMaster University
Years on List
212005–2025
Peak Salary
$294,7922024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2005–2025
$107,630 in 2005 is worth about $165,167 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chief Executive, Internal and External EngagementMcMaster University | $250,126Benefits $4,342Total $254,468 |
| 2024 | Chief Executive, Internal and External EngagementMcMaster University | $294,792Benefits $10,463Total $305,255 |
| 2023 | Chief Executive, Internal and External EngagementMcMaster University | $266,204Benefits $10,379Total $276,583 |
| 2022 | Assistant Vice President, Communications, Marketing, Public AffairsMcMaster University | $266,015Benefits $10,245Total $276,260 |
| 2021 | Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $243,070Benefits $10,122Total $253,192 |
| 2020 | Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $233,199Benefits $10,418Total $243,617 |
| 2019 | Assistant Vice-President, Communications and Public AffairsMcMaster University | $219,388Benefits $11,475Total $230,863 |
| 2018 | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $207,479Benefits $218Total $207,696 |
| 2017 | Assistant Vice President, Public And Government RelationsMcmaster University | $196,919Benefits $227Total $197,146 |
| 2016 | Assistant Vice President, Public And Government RelationsMcMaster University | $189,241Benefits $229Total $189,470 |
| 2015 | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $177,067Benefits $194Total $177,261 |
| 2014 | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $171,893Benefits $175Total $172,068 |
| 2013 | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government RelationsMcMaster University | $165,749Benefits $175Total $165,924 |
| 2012 | Assistant Vice President, Public & Government RelationsMcMaster University | $162,502Benefits $175Total $162,676 |
| 2011 | Assistant Vice President, Public & Government RelationsMcMaster University | $144,425Benefits $194Total $144,619 |
| 2010 | Director, Government & Public RelationsMcMaster University | $128,981Benefits $213Total $129,194 |
| 2009 | Director, Government & Public RelationsMcMaster University | $132,167Benefits $245Total $132,412 |
| 2008 | Director, Government & Public RelationsMcMaster University | $127,381Benefits $260Total $127,642 |
| 2007 | Director, Government & Public RelationsMcMaster University | $124,002Benefits $284Total $124,285 |
| 2006 | Director, Government & Public RelationsMcMaster University | $117,279Benefits $295Total $117,574 |
| 2005 | Director, Public & Government RelationsMcMaster University | $107,630Benefits $295Total $107,926 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Andrea Farquhar's $250,126 salary works out to roughly $156,030 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.6%. On total compensation of $254,468, Andrea Farquhar ranked #130 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Andrea Farquhar has appeared on the list 21 times since 2005. 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
- ~$156,030
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.6%
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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.