Heather Mair
University of Waterloo/Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$217,4712025
Total Compensation
$218,490Incl. $1,019 benefits
Employer Rank
#491University of Waterloo
Years on List
142012–2025
Salary History
Full History
2012–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $217,471 | $1,019 | $218,490 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $202,148 | $845 | $202,993 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $191,627 | $732 | $192,359 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $178,475 | $614 | $179,089 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $146,069 | $465 | $146,535 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $164,385 | $439 | $164,824 |
| 2019 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $153,995 | $435 | $154,429 |
| 2018 | University of Waterloo | Professor | $146,442 | $432 | $146,874 |
| 2017 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $138,610 | $451 | $139,061 |
| 2016 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $119,781 | $461 | $120,241 |
| 2015 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $113,486 | $468 | $113,954 |
| 2014 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $115,947 | $433 | $116,381 |
| 2013 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $109,329 | $324 | $109,653 |
| 2012 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $100,930 | $344 | $101,274 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Heather Mair's $217,471 salary works out to roughly $139,592 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 33.3%. It is up about 8% on the $202,148 paid in 2024. Among those listed as Professor in 2025, the median was $135,910; this salary sits about 60% above it. 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
- ~$139,592
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +60%
Where does $217,471 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.