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David Feinberg

McMaster University/Professor / Associate Chair

2025 Salary

$189,649

Total compensation $192,504, including $2,855 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#633

McMaster University

Years on List

15

2011–2025

Peak Salary

$192,050

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 15 yearly values of total compensation, from $108,063 in 2011 to $192,504 in 2025.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K201120142017201920222025
Total compensation, 2011–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2011–2025

$107,871 in 2011 is worth about $147,727 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University$189,649Benefits $2,855Total $192,504
2024Associate Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$192,050Benefits $4,898Total $196,948
2023Associate Chair / Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$184,918Benefits $5,110Total $190,028
2022Associate Chair / Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$178,937Benefits $5,312Total $184,249
2021Associate Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University$171,082Benefits $5,183Total $176,265
2020Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$162,725Benefits $5,001Total $167,727
2019Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$156,794Benefits $2,644Total $159,438
2018Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$143,179Benefits $2,360Total $145,539
2017Associate ProfessorMcmaster University$144,432Benefits $227Total $144,659
2016Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$138,241Benefits $227Total $138,468
2015Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$135,567Benefits $194Total $135,761
2014Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$122,782Benefits $175Total $122,957
2013Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$116,482Benefits $175Total $116,657
2012Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$109,413Benefits $175Total $109,588
2011Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University$107,871Benefits $192Total $108,063

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

David Feinberg was paid $189,649 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $125,351, an effective income-tax rate of about 31.0%. Within McMaster University, David Feinberg's total compensation of $192,504 was the #633 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $192,050, that is a drop of about 1%. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay
~$125,351
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~31.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~33.9%
vs. 2025 Associate Professor and Chair median
−5%

Where does $189,649 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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2025

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