Clare Elizabeth Mitchell
McMaster University/Chief Of Staff
2025 Salary
$219,688Total compensation $239,265, including $19,577 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
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#210McMaster University
Years on List
72009–2025
Peak Salary
$219,6882025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$104,590 in 2009 is worth about $150,120 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chief Of StaffMcMaster University | $219,688Benefits $19,577Total $239,265 |
| 2024 | Chief Operating OfficerMcMaster University | $210,291Benefits $15,841Total $226,132 |
| 2023 | Chief Operating OfficerMcMaster University | $201,266Benefits $15,259Total $216,525 |
| 2012 | Director Of AdministrationMcMaster University | $111,054Benefits $175Total $111,229 |
| 2011 | Director, AdministrationMcMaster University | $105,475Benefits $194Total $105,669 |
| 2010 | Director, AdministrationMcMaster University | $104,744Benefits $213Total $104,957 |
| 2009 | Department ManagerMcMaster University | $104,590Benefits $245Total $104,835 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Clare Elizabeth Mitchell was paid $219,688 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $140,739, an effective income-tax rate of about 33.4%. For comparison, the median Chief of Staff on the 2025 list was paid $160,156; this salary is about 37% more. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 7 years in all, first in 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$140,739
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.9%
- vs. 2025 Chief of Staff median
- +37%
Where does $219,688 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.