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Andrea Farquhar

Mcmaster University/Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$250,126

2025

Total Compensation

$254,468

Incl. $4,342 benefits

Employer Rank

#130

Mcmaster University

Years on List

21

2005–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2005–2025Line chart of 21 yearly values, from $107,926 in 2005 to $254,468 in 2025.$0$100K$200K$300K$400K200520092014201620212025

Full History
20052025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025McMaster UniversityChief Executive, Internal and External Engagement$250,126$4,342$254,468
2024McMaster UniversityChief Executive, Internal and External Engagement$294,792$10,463$305,255
2023McMaster University$266,204$10,379$276,583
2022McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs$266,015$10,245$276,260
2021McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice-President, Public and Government Relations$243,070$10,122$253,192
2020McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice-President, Public and Government Relations$233,199$10,418$243,617
2019McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs$219,388$11,475$230,863
2018McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations$207,479$218$207,696
2017Mcmaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public And Government Relations$196,919$227$197,146
2016McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public And Government Relations$189,241$229$189,470
2015McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations$177,067$194$177,261
2014McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations$171,893$175$172,068
2013McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations$165,749$175$165,924
2012McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public & Government Relations$162,502$175$162,676
2011McMaster UniversityAssistant Vice President, Public & Government Relations$144,425$194$144,619
2010McMaster UniversityDirector, Government & Public Relations$128,981$213$129,194
2009McMaster UniversityDirector, Government & Public Relations$132,167$245$132,412
2008McMaster UniversityDirector, Government & Public Relations$127,381$260$127,642
2007McMaster UniversityDirector, Government & Public Relations$124,002$284$124,285
2006McMaster UniversityDirector, Government & Public Relations$117,279$295$117,574
2005McMaster UniversityDirector, Public & Government Relations$107,630$295$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 effective rate of about 35.4%. 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

Where does $250,126 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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