Cathy Risdon
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$224,231Total compensation $224,748, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#308McMaster University
Years on List
212005–2025
Peak Salary
$224,8312023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2005–2025
$130,432 in 2005 is worth about $200,158 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $224,231Benefits $517Total $224,748 |
| 2024 | Instructional Assistant / ProfessorMcMaster University | $224,231Benefits $517Total $224,748 |
| 2023 | Instructional Assistant / ProfessorMcMaster University | $224,831Benefits $501Total $225,332 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $224,231Benefits $449Total $224,680 |
| 2021 | Professor / Research AssistantMcMaster University | $150,226Benefits $307Total $150,533 |
| 2020 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,665Benefits $232Total $122,897 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,917Benefits $218Total $137,135 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $129,896Benefits $218Total $130,113 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $125,563Benefits $227Total $125,791 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,095Benefits $227Total $122,322 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $127,758Benefits $194Total $127,952 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,683Benefits $175Total $120,858 |
| 2013 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $115,592Benefits $175Total $115,767 |
| 2012 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $115,782Benefits $175Total $115,957 |
| 2011 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $116,250Benefits $194Total $116,444 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $116,241Benefits $213Total $116,455 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $137,153Benefits $234Total $137,387 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,019Benefits $272Total $124,290 |
| 2007 | Chair/Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,307Benefits $284Total $124,590 |
| 2006 | Chair & Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $125,576Benefits $295Total $125,871 |
| 2005 | Program Chair/Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $130,432Benefits $295Total $130,727 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $224,231 Cathy Risdon earned in 2025, roughly $143,039 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 36.2%. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Cathy Risdon's total compensation of $224,748 ranked #308. Cathy Risdon has appeared on the list 21 times since 2005. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$143,039
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.2%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +65%
Where does $224,231 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.