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Bernard V Lightman

York University/Professor

2025 Salary

$267,667

Total compensation $268,095, including $428 in taxable benefits.

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Records separated by several years; may be more than one person.

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#151

York University

Years on List

23

2000–2025

Peak Salary

$267,667

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 23 yearly values of total compensation, from $105,239 in 2000 to $268,095 in 2025. No data from 2001 to 2003.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K200020072011201620202025
Total compensation, 2000–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2000–2025

$102,568 in 2000 is worth about $176,537 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorYork University$267,667Benefits $428Total $268,095
2024ProfessorYork University$189,967Benefits $269Total $190,236
2023ProfessorYork University$157,231Benefits $252Total $157,483
2022ProfessorYork University$232,455Benefits $345Total $232,800
2021ProfessorYork University$221,189Benefits $361Total $221,550
2020ProfessorYork University$218,775Benefits $387Total $219,161
2019ProfessorYork University$196,459Benefits $389Total $196,848
2018ProfessorYork University$182,884Benefits $412Total $183,296
2017ProfessorYork University$197,750Benefits $406Total $198,157
2016ProfessorYork University$196,410Benefits $381Total $196,791
2015ProfessorYork University$186,873Benefits $655Total $187,527
2014ProfessorYork University$184,546Benefits $941Total $185,487
2013ProfessorYork University$181,018Benefits $766Total $181,784
2012ProfessorYork University$182,110Benefits $411Total $182,522
2011ProfessorYork University$188,860Benefits $534Total $189,393
2010ProfessorYork University$166,004Benefits $815Total $166,819
2009ProfessorYork University$162,211Benefits $869Total $163,080
2008ProfessorYork University$152,461Benefits $1,480Total $153,941
2007ProfessorYork University$141,984Benefits $1,417Total $143,401
2006ProfessorYork University$116,436Benefits $748Total $117,184
2005ProfessorYork University$105,486Benefits $774Total $106,260
2004ProfessorYork University$103,726Benefits $4,502Total $108,228
2000Professor, HumanitiesYork University$102,568Benefits $2,671Total $105,239

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Bernard V Lightman's $267,667 salary works out to roughly $164,342 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 38.6%. The 2024 record under this name shows $189,967. At York University, 2,557 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $157,104; Bernard V Lightman's total compensation of $268,095 ranked #151. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 23 years in all, first in 2000. 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
~$164,342
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~36.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~38.6%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+97%

Where does $267,667 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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2025

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