Heather Cunningham
University of Toronto/Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$187,8082025
Total Compensation
$187,934Incl. $126 benefits
Employer Rank
#2,347University of Toronto
Years on List
132013–2025
Salary History
Full History
2013–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $187,808 | $126 | $187,934 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $161,625 | $129 | $161,754 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $157,027 | $129 | $157,155 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Interim Director for Gerstein/Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $158,167 | $167 | $158,334 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Interim Director for Gerstein/Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $155,174 | $143 | $155,317 |
| 2020 | University Of Toronto | Interim Director for Gerstein/Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $150,441 | $151 | $150,592 |
| 2019 | University Of Toronto | Interim Director for Gerstein/Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $138,552 | $180 | $138,732 |
| 2018 | University of Toronto | Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $128,080 | $201 | $128,282 |
| 2017 | University of Toronto | Assistant Director for Research and Innovation Services | $123,964 | $221 | $124,185 |
| 2016 | University of Toronto | Assistant Director For Research And Innovation Services | $122,476 | $255 | $122,731 |
| 2015 | University of Toronto | Manager, Research & Reference Unit, Gerstein Library | $110,868 | $251 | $111,119 |
| 2014 | University of Toronto | Manager, Research and Reference Unit, Gerstein Library | $107,376 | $263 | $107,639 |
| 2013 | University of Toronto | Reference Librarian, Gerstein | $102,569 | $891 | $103,460 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Heather Cunningham was paid $187,808 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $124,399, an effective income-tax rate of about 30.8%. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; Heather Cunningham's total compensation of $187,934 ranked #2,347. That is about 16% more than the $161,625 paid in 2024. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$124,399
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $187,808 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.