Brent Davis
McMaster University/University Counsel
2025 Salary
$297,252Total compensation $307,758, including $10,505 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#52McMaster University
Years on List
162009–2025
Peak Salary
$297,2522025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$101,337 in 2009 is worth about $145,451 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University CounselMcMaster University | $297,252Benefits $10,505Total $307,758 |
| 2024 | University CounselMcMaster University | $294,135Benefits $10,430Total $304,565 |
| 2023 | University CounselMcMaster University | $263,928Benefits $10,335Total $274,264 |
| 2022 | University CounselMcMaster University | $228,072Benefits $4,511Total $232,583 |
| 2021 | University CounselMcMaster University | $199,394Benefits $260Total $199,654 |
| 2020 | University CounselMcMaster University | $195,497Benefits $232Total $195,729 |
| 2019 | University CounselMcMaster University | $178,261Benefits $218Total $178,478 |
| 2018 | University CounselMcMaster University | $169,535Benefits $218Total $169,753 |
| 2017 | University CounselMcmaster University | $149,482Benefits $227Total $149,709 |
| 2016 | University CounselMcMaster University | $143,643Benefits $229Total $143,871 |
| 2015 | Corporate CounselMcMaster University | $133,977Benefits $194Total $134,172 |
| 2014 | Corporate CounselMcMaster University | $123,771Benefits $175Total $123,946 |
| 2013 | Manager, Research Contracts and Legal AffairsMcMaster University | $113,202Benefits $175Total $113,377 |
| 2012 | Manager, Research Contracts & Legal AffairsMcMaster University | $117,767Benefits $175Total $117,942 |
| 2011 | Manager, Research Contracts & Legal AffairsMcMaster University | $104,690Benefits $194Total $104,884 |
| 2009 | Manager, Research Contracts & Legal AffairsMcMaster University | $101,337Benefits $228Total $101,565 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Brent Davis's 2025 salary of $297,252 comes to roughly $178,090 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 38.2% effective) is deducted. That is about 1% more than the $294,135 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$178,090
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.1%
Where does $297,252 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.