Cheryl Misak
University of Toronto/Professor of Philosophy
2025 Salary
$539,961Total compensation $540,087, including $126 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#16University of Toronto
Years on List
242001–2025
Peak Salary
$539,9612025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2001–2025
$102,780 in 2001 is worth about $172,562 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $539,961Benefits $126Total $540,087 |
| 2024 | Professor of Philosophy and Interim Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public PolicyUniversity Of Toronto | $466,810Benefits $129Total $466,938 |
| 2023 | Professor of Philosophy and Interim Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public PolicyUniversity Of Toronto | $488,343Benefits $129Total $488,471 |
| 2022 | Professor of Philosophy and Interim Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public PolicyUniversity Of Toronto | $445,628Benefits $136Total $445,764 |
| 2021 | Professor of Philosophy and Interim Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public PolicyUniversity Of Toronto | $446,242Benefits $833Total $447,075 |
| 2020 | Professor of Philosophy and Interim Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public PolicyUniversity Of Toronto | $417,826Benefits $151Total $417,977 |
| 2019 | University Professor and Acting Director for the Institute for History and Philosophy of Science and TechnologyUniversity Of Toronto | $409,229Benefits $180Total $409,409 |
| 2018 | University Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $398,459Benefits $201Total $398,660 |
| 2017 | University Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $391,944Benefits $224Total $392,168 |
| 2016 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $395,625Benefits $1,580Total $397,205 |
| 2015 | Professor Of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $366,144Benefits $1,603Total $367,748 |
| 2014 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $364,893Benefits $1,428Total $366,321 |
| 2013 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $364,893Benefits $9,054Total $373,947 |
| 2012 | Vice President and Provost and Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $364,893Benefits $12,306Total $377,199 |
| 2011 | Vice President and Provost and Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $364,272Benefits $12,306Total $376,578 |
| 2010 | Vice President & Provost & Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $350,000Benefits $12,295Total $362,295 |
| 2009 | Vice President & Provost & Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $348,333Benefits $12,430Total $360,763 |
| 2008 | Deputy Provost/Professor, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $282,630Benefits $2,311Total $284,942 |
| 2007 | Deputy Provost/Professor, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $210,183Benefits $283Total $210,467 |
| 2006 | Professor of Philosophy, Vice President & Principal, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity of Toronto | $178,758Benefits $299Total $179,057 |
| 2005 | Professor, Philosophy/DeanUniversity of Toronto | $154,025Benefits $332Total $154,357 |
| 2004 | Professor, Philosophy/Dean, UTMUniversity of Toronto | $149,575Benefits $349Total $149,924 |
| 2003 | Prof., Philosophy & Vice-Principal, UTMUniversity of Toronto | $163,193Benefits $350Total $163,544 |
| 2001 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $102,780Benefits $285Total $103,065 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Cheryl Misak's $539,961 salary works out to roughly $290,878 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 46.1%. Among those listed as Professor of Philosophy in 2025, the median was $242,640; this salary sits about 123% above it. It is up about 16% on the $466,810 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
- ~$290,878
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~45.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~46.1%
- vs. 2025 Professor of Philosophy median
- +123%
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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.