Donald Ainslie
University of Toronto/Professor of Philosophy
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$289,5862025
Total Compensation
$289,711Incl. $126 benefits
Employer Rank
#530University of Toronto
Years on List
222004–2025
Salary History
Full History
2004–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy | $289,586 | $126 | $289,711 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy | $255,238 | $129 | $255,366 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $261,104 | $129 | $261,233 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy | $237,761 | $136 | $237,897 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy | $226,752 | $143 | $226,896 |
| 2020 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy | $220,244 | $151 | $220,395 |
| 2019 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $238,651 | $12,544 | $251,195 |
| 2018 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $227,633 | $201 | $227,835 |
| 2017 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $222,461 | $24,443 | $246,904 |
| 2016 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $210,394 | $24,598 | $234,992 |
| 2015 | University of Toronto | Professor Of Philosophy And Principal, University College | $210,394 | $24,526 | $234,920 |
| 2014 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $195,394 | $24,358 | $219,752 |
| 2013 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $195,394 | $24,167 | $219,561 |
| 2012 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $195,394 | $24,167 | $219,561 |
| 2011 | University of Toronto | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University College | $187,824 | $3,138 | $190,962 |
| 2010 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Philosophy | $170,890 | $295 | $171,185 |
| 2009 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Philosophy | $156,605 | $283 | $156,888 |
| 2008 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Philosophy | $151,613 | $283 | $151,896 |
| 2007 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Philosophy | $144,586 | $283 | $144,869 |
| 2006 | University of Toronto | Professor & Chair of Philosophy | $126,852 | $303 | $127,155 |
| 2005 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Philosophy | $117,772 | $312 | $118,085 |
| 2004 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Philosophy | $106,959 | $298 | $107,257 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Donald Ainslie's 2025 salary of $289,586 comes to roughly $174,528 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 37.8% effective) is deducted. That is about 13% more than the $255,238 paid in 2024. That is about 19% above the 2025 median of $242,640 for Professor of Philosophy on the Sunshine List. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$174,528
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor of Philosophy median
- +19%
Where does $289,586 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.