Donald Ainslie
University of Toronto/Professor of Philosophy
2025 Salary
$289,586Total compensation $289,711, including $126 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#530University of Toronto
Years on List
222004–2025
Peak Salary
$289,5862025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2004–2025
$106,959 in 2004 is worth about $167,742 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $289,586Benefits $126Total $289,711 |
| 2024 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $255,238Benefits $129Total $255,366 |
| 2023 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $261,104Benefits $129Total $261,233 |
| 2022 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $237,761Benefits $136Total $237,897 |
| 2021 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $226,752Benefits $143Total $226,896 |
| 2020 | Professor of PhilosophyUniversity Of Toronto | $220,244Benefits $151Total $220,395 |
| 2019 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity Of Toronto | $238,651Benefits $12,544Total $251,195 |
| 2018 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $227,633Benefits $201Total $227,835 |
| 2017 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $222,461Benefits $24,443Total $246,904 |
| 2016 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $210,394Benefits $24,598Total $234,992 |
| 2015 | Professor Of Philosophy And Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $210,394Benefits $24,526Total $234,920 |
| 2014 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $195,394Benefits $24,358Total $219,752 |
| 2013 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $195,394Benefits $24,167Total $219,561 |
| 2012 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $195,394Benefits $24,167Total $219,561 |
| 2011 | Professor of Philosophy and Principal, University CollegeUniversity of Toronto | $187,824Benefits $3,138Total $190,962 |
| 2010 | Professor and Chair of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $170,890Benefits $295Total $171,185 |
| 2009 | Professor and Chair of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $156,605Benefits $283Total $156,888 |
| 2008 | Professor/Chair, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $151,613Benefits $283Total $151,896 |
| 2007 | Professor/Chair, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $144,586Benefits $283Total $144,869 |
| 2006 | Professor & Chair of PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $126,852Benefits $303Total $127,155 |
| 2005 | Professor/Chair, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $117,772Benefits $312Total $118,085 |
| 2004 | Professor/Chair, PhilosophyUniversity of Toronto | $106,959Benefits $298Total $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
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.7%
- 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.