David Cook
University of Toronto/Professor of Political Science
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$273,8392025
Total Compensation
$273,839Incl. $0 benefits
Employer Rank
#675University of Toronto
Years on List
202006–2025
Salary History
Full History
2006–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $273,839 | $0 | $273,839 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $241,330 | $0 | $241,330 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $263,781 | $0 | $263,781 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $241,057 | $0 | $241,057 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $229,747 | $0 | $229,747 |
| 2020 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $226,748 | $0 | $226,748 |
| 2019 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $222,674 | $0 | $222,674 |
| 2018 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $205,925 | $0 | $205,925 |
| 2017 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $202,312 | $206 | $202,518 |
| 2016 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $216,888 | $260 | $217,148 |
| 2015 | University of Toronto | Professor Of Political Science | $197,946 | $283 | $198,229 |
| 2014 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $196,908 | $306 | $197,214 |
| 2013 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $196,369 | $306 | $196,675 |
| 2012 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science | $208,869 | $408 | $209,277 |
| 2011 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science and Principal, Victoria University | $221,327 | $510 | $221,837 |
| 2010 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science and Principal, Victoria College | $211,749 | $491 | $212,240 |
| 2009 | University of Toronto | Professor of Political Science & Principal, Victoria College | $199,249 | $472 | $199,721 |
| 2008 | University of Toronto | Professor, Political Science/Principal, Victoria College | $207,578 | $472 | $208,050 |
| 2007 | University of Toronto | Professor, Political Science/Principal, Victoria College | $198,769 | $472 | $199,241 |
| 2006 | University of Toronto | Principal of Victoria College | $187,626 | $499 | $188,124 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $273,839 David Cook earned in 2025, roughly $167,210 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 36.9%. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; David Cook's total compensation of $273,839 ranked #675. It is up about 13% on the $241,330 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$167,210
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor of Political Science median
- +20%
Where does $273,839 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.