Carl Richards
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$241,169Total compensation $242,715, including $1,546 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#190McMaster University
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$241,1692025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$100,740 in 2003 is worth about $160,910 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $241,169Benefits $1,546Total $242,715 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $235,134Benefits $1,492Total $236,626 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $229,640Benefits $1,416Total $231,056 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $225,258Benefits $1,245Total $226,503 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $222,928Benefits $1,064Total $223,992 |
| 2020 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $211,009Benefits $920Total $211,929 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $218,180Benefits $843Total $219,024 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $202,042Benefits $822Total $202,864 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $191,455Benefits $836Total $192,291 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $188,432Benefits $832Total $189,263 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,702Benefits $686Total $180,388 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $162,693Benefits $600Total $163,293 |
| 2013 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $158,700Benefits $589Total $159,290 |
| 2012 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $154,330Benefits $577Total $154,908 |
| 2011 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $148,882Benefits $624Total $149,506 |
| 2010 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $142,686Benefits $659Total $143,345 |
| 2009 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $145,973Benefits $714Total $146,687 |
| 2008 | Professor/Associate DeanMcMaster University | $146,333Benefits $799Total $147,132 |
| 2007 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $131,884Benefits $790Total $132,674 |
| 2006 | Associate Dean & ProfessorMcMaster University | $119,641Benefits $804Total $120,445 |
| 2005 | Associate Dean/ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,236Benefits $778Total $115,014 |
| 2004 | Assoc. Dean/ProfessorMcMaster University | $107,711Benefits $727Total $108,438 |
| 2003 | Associate Dean & ProfessorMcMaster University | $100,740Benefits $822Total $101,562 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Carl Richards's $241,169 salary works out to roughly $151,537 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.2%. On total compensation of $242,715, Carl Richards ranked #190 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. It is up about 3% on the $235,134 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
- ~$151,537
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.2%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +77%
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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.