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Arun Paramekanti

University of Toronto/Professor of Physics

2025 Salary

$234,352

Total compensation $237,478, including $3,126 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1,226

University of Toronto

Years on List

18

2008–2025

Peak Salary

$234,352

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 18 yearly values of total compensation, from $101,665 in 2008 to $237,478 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K200820122015201820212025
Total compensation, 2008–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2008–2025

$101,437 in 2008 is worth about $145,977 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$234,352Benefits $3,126Total $237,478
2024Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$206,127Benefits $3,129Total $209,256
2023Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$217,234Benefits $3,129Total $220,363
2022Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$197,496Benefits $3,136Total $200,632
2021Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$182,353Benefits $2,474Total $184,827
2020Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$177,394Benefits $151Total $177,545
2019Professor of PhysicsUniversity Of Toronto$178,892Benefits $180Total $179,072
2018Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$172,658Benefits $201Total $172,860
2017Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$157,991Benefits $224Total $158,215
2016Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$142,447Benefits $2,869Total $145,316
2015Professor Of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$139,059Benefits $753Total $139,812
2014Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$135,854Benefits $1,430Total $137,283
2013Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$131,079Benefits $2,321Total $133,400
2012Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$125,436Benefits $4,022Total $129,457
2011Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$119,756Benefits $4,116Total $123,872
2010Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$110,441Benefits $2,260Total $112,701
2009Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$105,083Benefits $238Total $105,321
2008Professor, PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$101,437Benefits $227Total $101,665

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Arun Paramekanti's $234,352 salary works out to roughly $148,116 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.8%. Among those listed as Professor of Physics in 2025, the median was $252,983; this salary sits about 7% below it. That is about 14% more than the $206,127 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$148,116
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.4%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.8%
vs. 2025 Professor of Physics median
−7%

Where does $234,352 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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