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David S Wilkinson

McMaster University/Professor

2022 Salary — last year on the list

$240,433

Total compensation $240,433, including $0 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
2022

Employer Rank

#124

McMaster University

Years on List

19

2001–2022

Peak Salary

$355,327

2020

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 19 yearly values of total compensation, from $107,822 in 2001 to $240,433 in 2022. No data for 2015. No data from 2018 to 2019.$100K$200K$300K$400K200120062010201320172022
Total compensation, 2001–2022. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2001–2022

$107,542 in 2001 is worth about $180,556 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2022ProfessorMcMaster University$240,433Benefits $0Total $240,433
2021ProfessorMcMaster University$236,252Benefits $0Total $236,252
2020Professor / DirectorMcMaster University$355,327Benefits $0Total $355,327
2017ProfessorMcmaster University$343,092Benefits $8,566Total $351,658
2016Provost And Vice-President (Academic) / ProfessorMcMaster University$324,474Benefits $10,216Total $334,690
2014Provost and Vice-President (Academic) / ProfessorMcMaster University$325,974Benefits $10,066Total $336,040
2013Provost and Vice-President (Academic)/ProfessorMcMaster University$324,474Benefits $10,066Total $334,540
2012Provost & Vice–President (Academic)/ProfessorMcMaster University$265,392Benefits $5,460Total $270,853
2011Professor/DeanMcMaster University$244,968Benefits $194Total $245,162
2010Professor/DeanMcMaster University$261,801Benefits $213Total $262,014
2009Professor/DeanMcMaster University$208,067Benefits $234Total $208,301
2008Professor/DeanMcMaster University$193,263Benefits $272Total $193,535
2007Director/ProfessorMcMaster University$150,327Benefits $284Total $150,611
2006Director & ProfessorMcMaster University$137,094Benefits $295Total $137,388
2005Director/ProfessorMcMaster University$129,249Benefits $295Total $129,545
2004ProfessorMcMaster University$127,750Benefits $286Total $128,036
2003ProfessorMcMaster University$116,587Benefits $337Total $116,924
2002ProfessorMcMaster University$111,036Benefits $382Total $111,418
2001Department Chair & ProfessorMcMaster University$107,542Benefits $280Total $107,822

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate

Of the $240,433 David S Wilkinson earned in 2022, roughly $147,260 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 38.8%. Among those listed as Professor in 2022, the median was $121,134; this salary sits about 98% above it. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 19 years in all, first in 2001. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$147,260
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~36.9%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,453
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~38.8%
vs. 2022 Professor median
+98%

Where does $240,433 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2022 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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