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Darren Deering

McMaster University/Director, Administration

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$159,626

Total compensation $169,299, including $9,673 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

At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#718

McMaster University

Years on List

6

2018–2023

Peak Salary

$159,671

2019

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 6 yearly values of total compensation, from $130,691 in 2018 to $169,299 in 2023.$100K$120K$140K$160K$180K201820192020202120222023
Total compensation, 2018–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2018–2023

$123,169 in 2018 is worth about $151,607 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2023Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$159,626Benefits $9,673Total $169,299
2022Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$148,085Benefits $9,582Total $157,667
2021Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$155,117Benefits $9,480Total $164,597
2020Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$157,590Benefits $10,449Total $168,039
2019Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$159,671Benefits $8,182Total $167,853
2018Director, AdministrationMcMaster University$123,169Benefits $7,522Total $130,691

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Take-home on Darren Deering's 2023 salary of $159,626 comes to roughly $107,847 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 29.5% effective) is deducted. On total compensation of $169,299, Darren Deering ranked #718 of 1,661 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $155,260. Compared with 2022, when the figure was $148,085, that is a rise of about 8%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$107,847
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~29.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~32.4%
vs. 2023 Director of Administration median
+24%

Where does $159,626 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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.

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2023

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