Chris Ling
Mcmaster University/Assistant Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$169,9362025
Total Compensation
$170,453Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#813Mcmaster University
Years on List
62020–2025
Salary History
Full History
2020–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $169,936 | $517 | $170,453 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $157,764 | $517 | $158,281 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $147,759 | $488 | $148,248 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $136,674 | $414 | $137,088 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $131,073 | $338 | $131,411 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $130,967 | $277 | $131,244 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $169,936 Chris Ling earned in 2025, roughly $114,857 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 29.2%. On total compensation of $170,453, Chris Ling ranked #813 of 1,966 disclosed at Mcmaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Chris Ling has appeared on the list 6 times since 2020. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$114,857
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Assistant Professor median
- +24%
Where does $169,936 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.