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David Earn

Mcmaster University/Professor

2025 Salary

$263,865

Total compensation $264,382, including $517 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
2025

Employer Rank

#107

Mcmaster University

Years on List

21

2005–2025

Peak Salary

$263,865

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 21 yearly values of total compensation, from $112,321 in 2005 to $264,382 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K200520092014201620212025
Total compensation, 2005–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
20052025

$112,025 in 2005 is worth about $171,911 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorMcMaster University$263,865
2024ProfessorMcMaster University$251,646
2023ProfessorMcMaster University$244,788
2022ProfessorMcMaster University$226,356
2021ProfessorMcMaster University$220,061
2020ProfessorMcMaster University$224,021
2019ProfessorMcMaster University$217,455
2018ProfessorMcMaster University$210,767
2017ProfessorMcmaster University$204,165
2016ProfessorMcMaster University$197,290
2015ProfessorMcMaster University$187,023
2014ProfessorMcMaster University$173,670
2013ProfessorMcMaster University$177,224
2012ProfessorMcMaster University$171,556
2011ProfessorMcMaster University$164,860
2010ProfessorMcMaster University$157,726
2009ProfessorMcMaster University$150,362
2008ProfessorMcMaster University$143,054
2007ProfessorMcMaster University$135,485
2006Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$127,750
2005Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$112,025

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, David Earn's $263,865 salary works out to roughly $162,575 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 38.4%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $251,646, that is a rise of about 5%. Among those listed as Professor in 2025, the median was $135,910; this salary sits about 94% above it. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$162,575
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~36.3%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~38.4%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+94%

Where does $263,865 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.

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