Clifton Van Der Linden
McMaster University/Associate Professor / Director
2025 Salary
$173,725Total compensation $176,580, including $2,855 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#752McMaster University
Years on List
72019–2025
Peak Salary
$173,7252025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2019–2025
$106,148 in 2019 is worth about $128,158 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $173,725Benefits $2,855Total $176,580 |
| 2024 | Associate Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $159,194Benefits $2,708Total $161,901 |
| 2023 | Associate Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $150,121Benefits $2,791Total $152,912 |
| 2022 | Assistant Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $137,751Benefits $5,262Total $143,013 |
| 2021 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $127,034Benefits $5,106Total $132,141 |
| 2020 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $111,208Benefits $7,240Total $118,448 |
| 2019 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $106,148Benefits $7,342Total $113,490 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Clifton Van Der Linden's $173,725 salary works out to roughly $116,941 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 32.7%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $159,194, that is a rise of about 9%. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 7 years in all, first in 2019. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$116,941
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.7%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor and Director median
- −15%
Where does $173,725 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.