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Brian Smith

Wilfrid Laurier University/Faculty

2025 Salary

$221,295

Total compensation $221,820, including $525 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

#71

Wilfrid Laurier University

Years on List

27

1999–2025

Peak Salary

$271,396

2020

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 27 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,699 in 1999 to $221,820 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K199920052010201420192025
Total compensation, 1999–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
19992025

$102,249 in 1999 is worth about $180,724 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$221,295
2024FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$247,259
2023FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$242,278
2022FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$241,381
2021FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$250,903
2020FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$271,396
2019FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$264,528
2018FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$260,385
2017FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$256,365
2016FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$205,511
2015FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$233,345
2014Department Head - FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$246,223
2013Department Head - FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$232,106
2012Department Head – FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$212,752
2011Department Head - FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$205,376
2010Department Head - FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$178,802
2009Department Head - FinanceWilfrid Laurier University$200,039
2008FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$169,982
2007FacultyWilfrid Laurier University$207,114
2006Faculty MemberWilfrid Laurier University$136,985
2005Faculty MemberWilfrid Laurier University$143,733
2004ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$151,636
2003ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$155,052
2002ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$104,072
2001ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$133,978
2000ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$116,833
1999ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University$102,249

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Brian Smith was paid $221,295 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $141,567, an effective income-tax rate of about 33.5%. That is about 11% less than the $247,259 paid in 2024. Among those listed as Faculty Member in 2025, the median was $174,216; this salary sits about 27% above it. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$141,567
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.0%
vs. 2025 Faculty Member median
+27%

Where does $221,295 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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