Ari Shali
McMaster University/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$120,890Total compensation $121,149, including $259 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#1,423McMaster University
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$198,7752024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$102,788 in 2008 is worth about $147,920 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,890Benefits $259Total $121,149 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $198,775Benefits $517Total $199,292 |
| 2023 | Associate Professor / Instructional AssistantMcMaster University | $194,001Benefits $501Total $194,502 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $187,732Benefits $449Total $188,181 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $181,947Benefits $392Total $182,339 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $182,508Benefits $348Total $182,856 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $175,947Benefits $272Total $176,219 |
| 2018 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $162,032Benefits $218Total $162,250 |
| 2017 | Assistant ProfessorMcmaster University | $155,735Benefits $227Total $155,962 |
| 2016 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $149,737Benefits $227Total $149,965 |
| 2015 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $148,559Benefits $194Total $148,754 |
| 2014 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $137,244Benefits $175Total $137,418 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $133,530Benefits $175Total $133,704 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $127,928Benefits $175Total $128,103 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,096Benefits $194Total $122,290 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $115,818Benefits $213Total $116,032 |
| 2009 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $109,237Benefits $234Total $109,471 |
| 2008 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $102,788Benefits $3,872Total $106,659 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Ari Shali's $120,890 salary works out to roughly $87,395 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 27.7%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $198,775, that is a drop of about 39%. Ari Shali has appeared on the list 18 times since 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$87,395
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.7%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −31%
Where does $120,890 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.