Andrea Farquhar
Mcmaster University/Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$250,1262025
Total Compensation
$254,468Incl. $4,342 benefits
Employer Rank
#130Mcmaster University
Years on List
212005–2025
Salary History
Full History
2005–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement | $250,126 | $4,342 | $254,468 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Chief Executive, Internal and External Engagement | $294,792 | $10,463 | $305,255 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $266,204 | $10,379 | $276,583 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs | $266,015 | $10,245 | $276,260 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government Relations | $243,070 | $10,122 | $253,192 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government Relations | $233,199 | $10,418 | $243,617 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs | $219,388 | $11,475 | $230,863 |
| 2018 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations | $207,479 | $218 | $207,696 |
| 2017 | Mcmaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public And Government Relations | $196,919 | $227 | $197,146 |
| 2016 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public And Government Relations | $189,241 | $229 | $189,470 |
| 2015 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations | $177,067 | $194 | $177,261 |
| 2014 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations | $171,893 | $175 | $172,068 |
| 2013 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public and Government Relations | $165,749 | $175 | $165,924 |
| 2012 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public & Government Relations | $162,502 | $175 | $162,676 |
| 2011 | McMaster University | Assistant Vice President, Public & Government Relations | $144,425 | $194 | $144,619 |
| 2010 | McMaster University | Director, Government & Public Relations | $128,981 | $213 | $129,194 |
| 2009 | McMaster University | Director, Government & Public Relations | $132,167 | $245 | $132,412 |
| 2008 | McMaster University | Director, Government & Public Relations | $127,381 | $260 | $127,642 |
| 2007 | McMaster University | Director, Government & Public Relations | $124,002 | $284 | $124,285 |
| 2006 | McMaster University | Director, Government & Public Relations | $117,279 | $295 | $117,574 |
| 2005 | McMaster University | Director, 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
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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.