Donald Arnold
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$283,494Total compensation $284,011, including $517 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
2025
Employer Rank
#71McMaster University
Years on List
172008–2025
Peak Salary
$283,4942025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$175,699 in 2008 is worth about $252,847 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $283,494Benefits $517Total $284,011 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $255,185Benefits $517Total $255,702 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $241,652Benefits $501Total $242,153 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $229,949Benefits $449Total $230,398 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $227,999Benefits $307Total $228,306 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $238,550Benefits $218Total $238,767 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $236,549Benefits $218Total $236,766 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $194,111Benefits $227Total $194,338 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $193,538Benefits $227Total $193,765 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $210,911Benefits $194Total $211,106 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,471Benefits $175Total $179,646 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,221Benefits $175Total $179,396 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $195,921Benefits $175Total $196,096 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $180,449Benefits $194Total $180,643 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $189,190Benefits $213Total $189,403 |
| 2009 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $173,790Benefits $234Total $174,023 |
| 2008 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $175,699Benefits $272Total $175,971 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Donald Arnold's $283,494 salary works out to roughly $171,697 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 39.4%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $255,185, that is a rise of about 11%. That is about 109% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor 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
- ~$171,697
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.4%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +109%
Where does $283,494 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.