David Leeson

Laurentian University of Sudbury/Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor

2025 Salary

$152,480

Total compensation $153,221, including $741 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#139

Laurentian University of Sudbury

Years on List

2013–2025

Peak Salary

$152,480

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2013–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2013–2025

$112,222 in 2013 is worth about $150,056 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$152,480Benefits $741Total $153,221	$741	$153,221
2024	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur agrégé / Associate ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$144,674Benefits $876Total $145,550	$876	$145,550
2023	Laurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	$144,482Benefits $656Total $145,138	$656	$145,138
2022	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$145,034Benefits $669Total $145,703	$669	$145,703
2021	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$140,635Benefits $486Total $141,122	$486	$141,122
2020	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Associate Professor / Professeur(e) agrégé(e)Laurentian University Of Sudbury	$148,287Benefits $492Total $148,779	$492	$148,779
2019	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Associate Professor / Professeur(e)Laurentian University Of Sudbury	$138,474Benefits $415Total $138,889	$415	$138,889
2018	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$137,126Benefits $403Total $137,529	$403	$137,529
2017	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$131,591Benefits $464Total $132,055	$464	$132,055
2016	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$128,026Benefits $617Total $128,643	$617	$128,643
2015	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$122,730Benefits $610Total $123,340	$610	$123,340
2014	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$117,168Benefits $595Total $117,763	$595	$117,763
2013	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$112,222Benefits $625Total $112,847	$625	$112,847

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on David Leeson's 2025 salary of $152,480 comes to roughly $105,250 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 27.4% effective) is deducted. It is up about 5% on the $144,674 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 13 years in all, first in 2013. 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: ~$105,250
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~27.4%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~31.0%
vs. 2025 Professor median: +12%

Where does $152,480 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.

Also at Laurentian University of Sudbury
2025

Also at Laurentian University of Sudbury, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Lynn Wells	Recteur et Vice-chancelier / President and Vice-Chancellor	$302,590	$303,345
2	Malcolm Campbell	Provost et Vice-recteur(rice) aux études / Provost and Vice-President Academic	$237,630	$238,385
3	Charles Lachance	Chargé(e) de cours / Sessional	$231,201	$231,201
4	Sylvie Lafontaine	Vice-recteur(rice), Finances et administration / Vice-President, Finance and Administration	$223,250	$223,991
5	Tammy Eger	Vice-recteur(rice), Recherche / Vice-President, Research	$217,984	$218,739
6	Ming Cai	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$211,799	$212,554
7	Serge Demers	Secrétaire général(e) et Vice-recteur(rice) associé(e) aux services d'inscription des étudiants / University Registrar and Associate Vice-President, Student Enrolment Services	$202,686	$203,441
8	Kabwe Nkongolo	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$201,731	$202,178
9	Tracy Macleod	Dirigeant(e) principal(e) de l'avancement / Chief Advancement Officer	$201,144	$201,900
10	Elizabeth Levin	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate Professor	$201,309	$201,741