Debra J Pepler
York University/Professor
2025 Salary
$271,688Total compensation $272,128, including $441 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#141York University
Years on List
222004–2025
Peak Salary
$271,6882025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2004–2025
$117,412 in 2004 is worth about $184,137 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorYork University | $271,688Benefits $441Total $272,128 |
| 2024 | Professor/Course DirectorYork University | $255,952Benefits $395Total $256,347 |
| 2023 | Professor/Course DirectorYork University | $219,365Benefits $375Total $219,740 |
| 2022 | ProfessorYork University | $232,661Benefits $345Total $233,006 |
| 2021 | ProfessorYork University | $221,391Benefits $361Total $221,752 |
| 2020 | ProfessorYork University | $218,975Benefits $387Total $219,362 |
| 2019 | ProfessorYork University | $215,379Benefits $390Total $215,769 |
| 2018 | ProfessorYork University | $205,690Benefits $412Total $206,102 |
| 2017 | ProfessorYork University | $197,938Benefits $406Total $198,344 |
| 2016 | ProfessorYork University | $179,398Benefits $745Total $180,143 |
| 2015 | ProfessorYork University | $167,727Benefits $999Total $168,726 |
| 2014 | ProfessorYork University | $181,726Benefits $926Total $182,653 |
| 2013 | ProfessorYork University | $175,516Benefits $743Total $176,259 |
| 2012 | ProfessorYork University | $172,427Benefits $409Total $172,836 |
| 2011 | ProfessorYork University | $149,752Benefits $526Total $150,278 |
| 2010 | ProfessorYork University | $141,298Benefits $793Total $142,091 |
| 2009 | ProfessorYork University | $150,905Benefits $848Total $151,753 |
| 2008 | ProfessorYork University | $140,756Benefits $907Total $141,663 |
| 2007 | ProfessorYork University | $143,488Benefits $897Total $144,385 |
| 2006 | ProfessorYork University | $122,582Benefits $3,552Total $126,134 |
| 2005 | ProfessorYork University | $122,233Benefits $6,306Total $128,540 |
| 2004 | ProfessorYork University | $117,412Benefits $5,492Total $122,904 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $271,688 Debra J Pepler earned in 2025, roughly $166,210 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 38.8%. That is about 100% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. That is about 6% more than the $255,952 paid in 2024. 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
- ~$166,210
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.8%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +100%
Where does $271,688 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.