Benjamin Bolker
McMaster University/Professor / Associate Chair / Director
2025 Salary
$230,989Total compensation $231,506, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#261McMaster University
Years on List
152011–2025
Peak Salary
$230,9892025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2025
$132,370 in 2011 is worth about $181,278 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor / Associate Chair / DirectorMcMaster University | $230,989Benefits $517Total $231,506 |
| 2024 | Associate Chair / Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $222,473Benefits $517Total $222,991 |
| 2023 | Associate Chair / Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $217,791Benefits $501Total $218,292 |
| 2022 | Associate Chair / Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $212,087Benefits $449Total $212,536 |
| 2021 | Professor / Director / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $204,147Benefits $392Total $204,539 |
| 2020 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $195,882Benefits $348Total $196,230 |
| 2019 | Professor / ProfessorMcMaster University | $185,122Benefits $272Total $185,394 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $178,684Benefits $218Total $178,902 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $172,360Benefits $227Total $172,587 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $165,618Benefits $227Total $165,845 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $163,654Benefits $194Total $163,848 |
| 2014 | Professor / Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $150,527Benefits $175Total $150,702 |
| 2013 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $144,732Benefits $175Total $144,906 |
| 2012 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $138,627Benefits $175Total $138,802 |
| 2011 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $132,370Benefits $194Total $132,564 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Benjamin Bolker was paid $230,989 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $146,430, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.2%. On total compensation of $231,506, Benjamin Bolker ranked #261 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Benjamin Bolker has appeared on the list 15 times since 2011. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$146,430
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.6%
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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.