Donna Smith
Toronto Metropolitan University/Professor
2025 Salary
$297,586Total compensation $299,022, including $1,436 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#27Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$297,5862025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$120,407 in 2003 is worth about $192,323 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $297,586Benefits $1,436Total $299,022 |
| 2024 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $266,866Benefits $1,416Total $268,283 |
| 2023 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $258,497Benefits $1,389Total $259,886 |
| 2022 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $231,207Benefits $1,299Total $232,505 |
| 2021 | ProfessorRyerson University | $227,463Benefits $3,182Total $230,646 |
| 2020 | ProfessorRyerson University | $217,402Benefits $1,130Total $218,533 |
| 2019 | ProfessorRyerson University | $210,248Benefits $1,096Total $211,344 |
| 2018 | ProfessorRyerson University | $191,597Benefits $1,272Total $192,868 |
| 2017 | ProfessorRyerson University | $188,070Benefits $1,333Total $189,403 |
| 2016 | ProfessorRyerson University | $190,801Benefits $1,263Total $192,063 |
| 2015 | ProfessorRyerson University | $173,727Benefits $1,131Total $174,858 |
| 2014 | ProfessorRyerson University | $168,919Benefits $910Total $169,829 |
| 2013 | ProfessorRyerson University | $161,424Benefits $869Total $162,293 |
| 2012 | ProfessorRyerson University | $157,389Benefits $830Total $158,219 |
| 2011 | ProfessorRyerson University | $145,990Benefits $785Total $146,775 |
| 2010 | ProfessorRyerson University | $141,660Benefits $839Total $142,499 |
| 2009 | ProfessorRyerson University | $128,988Benefits $917Total $129,905 |
| 2008 | ProfessorRyerson University | $120,144Benefits $1,321Total $121,466 |
| 2007 | ProfessorRyerson University | $117,005Benefits $961Total $117,966 |
| 2006 | ProfessorRyerson University | $126,356Benefits $1,028Total $127,383 |
| 2005 | Associate Dean, C&DRyerson University | $122,550Benefits $1,047Total $123,597 |
| 2004 | Assoc. Dean, Communications & DesignRyerson University | $117,500Benefits $1,100Total $118,600 |
| 2003 | Assoc. Dean, Communication & DesignRyerson University | $120,407Benefits $1,052Total $121,459 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Donna Smith was paid $297,586 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $178,246, an effective income-tax rate of about 38.3%. It is up about 12% on the $266,866 paid in 2024. Within Toronto Metropolitan University, Donna Smith's total compensation of $299,022 was the #27 of 2,039, against a median salary of $145,594. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$178,246
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.1%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +119%
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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.