David Kells
University of Guelph/Research Station Manager
2025 Salary
$123,039Total compensation $124,554, including $1,515 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#1,047University of Guelph
Years on List
32023–2025
Peak Salary
$123,0392025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2023–2025
$102,617 in 2023 is worth about $107,254 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Research Station ManagerUniversity Of Guelph | $123,039 |
| 2024 | Research Station ManagerUniversity Of Guelph | $116,383 |
| 2023 | Research Station ManagerUniversity Of Guelph | $102,617 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
David Kells was paid $123,039 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $88,612, an effective income-tax rate of about 23.5%. Within University of Guelph, David Kells's total compensation of $124,554 was the #1,047 of 1,504, against a median salary of $151,779. That is about 6% more than the $116,383 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
- ~$88,612
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.0%
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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.