Elizabeth Harney

University of Toronto/Professor of Arts, Culture and Media

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$238,764

2025

Total Compensation

$238,889

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,195

University of Toronto

Years on List

2008–2025

Salary History

Full History
2008–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$238,764	$126	$238,889
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$196,504	$129	$196,632
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$220,129	$129	$220,258
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$194,021	$136	$194,157
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$173,199	$143	$173,342
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$180,035	$151	$180,186
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$174,599	$180	$174,780
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$167,871	$201	$168,072
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$149,788	$224	$150,012
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$156,738	$260	$156,998
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Arts, Culture & Media	$142,623	$283	$142,907
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture and Media	$139,409	$306	$139,715
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture & Media	$122,110	$306	$122,416
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Arts, Culture & Media	$128,195	$307	$128,502
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Visual and Performing Arts	$122,427	$300	$122,726
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Visual & Performing Arts	$112,185	$264	$112,449
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Visual & Performing Arts	$106,472	$241	$106,713
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Visual & Performing Arts	$100,490	$228	$100,717

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Elizabeth Harney's $238,764 salary works out to roughly $150,330 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 34.7%. That is about 22% more than the $196,504 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 18 years in all, first in 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$150,330
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~34.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Arts Culture and Media median: +36%

Where does $238,764 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.

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