Denise Bryant-Lukosius
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$230,411Total compensation $230,929, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#267McMaster University
Years on List
182007–2025
Peak Salary
$230,4112025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2025
$102,068 in 2007 is worth about $150,311 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $230,411Benefits $517Total $230,929 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $218,688Benefits $517Total $219,205 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $191,926Benefits $501Total $192,427 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $207,053Benefits $449Total $207,502 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $200,794Benefits $392Total $201,187 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $194,238Benefits $348Total $194,586 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $188,110Benefits $272Total $188,382 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $181,361Benefits $218Total $181,578 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $174,740Benefits $227Total $174,967 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $159,331Benefits $227Total $159,558 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $165,004Benefits $194Total $165,198 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $150,535Benefits $175Total $150,710 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $145,088Benefits $175Total $145,262 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $132,050Benefits $194Total $132,244 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,957Benefits $213Total $125,171 |
| 2009 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $117,246Benefits $234Total $117,480 |
| 2008 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $109,412Benefits $3,512Total $112,924 |
| 2007 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $102,068Benefits $3,734Total $105,802 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Denise Bryant-Lukosius was paid $230,411 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $146,139, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.2%. For comparison, the median Professor on the 2025 list was paid $135,910; this salary is about 70% more. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 18 years in all, first in 2007. 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
- ~$146,139
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.6%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +70%
Where does $230,411 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.