Gillian Ruth Goward
McMaster University/Professor / Associate Dean
2025 Salary
$248,590Total compensation $249,108, 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
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#156McMaster University
Years on List
102009–2025
Peak Salary
$248,5902025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$106,371 in 2009 is worth about $152,676 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor / Associate DeanMcMaster University | $248,590Benefits $517Total $249,108 |
| 2024 | Associate Dean / Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $233,976Benefits $517Total $234,493 |
| 2023 | Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $223,093Benefits $501Total $223,595 |
| 2016 | Professor / Associate Dean / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $167,001Benefits $227Total $167,228 |
| 2014 | Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $140,048Benefits $175Total $140,223 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $134,376Benefits $175Total $134,551 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $127,358Benefits $175Total $127,533 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,265Benefits $194Total $120,459 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $113,795Benefits $213Total $114,008 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $106,371Benefits $234Total $106,605 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $248,590 Gillian Ruth Goward earned in 2025, roughly $155,259 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 37.5%. On total compensation of $249,108, Gillian Ruth Goward ranked #156 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 10 years in all, first in 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$155,259
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.5%
- vs. 2025 Professor & Associate Dean median
- +12%
Where does $248,590 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.