David Atherton
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology/Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies Division
2025 Salary
$218,710Total compensation $219,252, including $542 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#8Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
Years on List
162010–2025
Peak Salary
$218,7102025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$111,385 in 2010 is worth about $156,991 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $218,710Benefits $542Total $219,252 |
| 2024 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $190,178Benefits $420Total $190,599 |
| 2023 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $189,830Benefits $595Total $190,425 |
| 2022 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $170,244Benefits $492Total $170,736 |
| 2021 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $168,564Benefits $425Total $168,988 |
| 2020 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $164,981Benefits $335Total $165,316 |
| 2019 | Dean, Academic and Liberal Studies DivisionNiagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $150,966Benefits $269Total $151,234 |
| 2018 | Director, Saudi Arabia OperationsNiagara College Canada | $141,822Benefits $258Total $142,080 |
| 2017 | Director, Saudi Arabia OperationsNiagara College Canada | $129,858Benefits $253Total $130,111 |
| 2016 | Director, Saudi Arabia OperationsNiagara College Canada | $132,222Benefits $310Total $132,532 |
| 2015 | Director, Saudi Arabia OperationsNiagara College Canada | $135,524Benefits $311Total $135,835 |
| 2014 | Associate Dean, School of English as a Second LanguageNiagara College Canada | $128,325Benefits $369Total $128,694 |
| 2013 | Chair, English as Second LanguageNiagara College Canada | $124,531Benefits $394Total $124,925 |
| 2012 | Chair of English as Second LanguageNiagara College Canada | $121,264Benefits $367Total $121,632 |
| 2011 | Chair of English as Second LanguageNiagara College Canada | $120,602Benefits $400Total $121,002 |
| 2010 | Chair of English as Second LanguageNiagara College Canada | $111,385Benefits $431Total $111,817 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $218,710 David Atherton earned in 2025, roughly $140,233 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 35.9%. It is up about 15% on the $190,178 paid in 2024. David Atherton has appeared on the list 16 times since 2010. Most Colleges employees belong to the CAAT Pension Plan, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$140,233
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.9%
Where does $218,710 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.