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Holger Schunemann

McMaster University/Professor

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$334,064

Total compensation $334,565, including $501 in taxable benefits.

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Records separated by several years; may be more than one person.

At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#30

McMaster University

Years on List

11

2009–2023

Peak Salary

$349,714

2018

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 11 yearly values of total compensation, from $192,856 in 2009 to $334,565 in 2023. No data from 2012 to 2015.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K$350K200920112016201920202023
Total compensation, 2009–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2023

$192,645 in 2009 is worth about $276,506 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2023ProfessorMcMaster University$334,064Benefits $501Total $334,565
2022ProfessorMcMaster University$323,552Benefits $449Total $324,001
2021ProfessorMcMaster University$326,041Benefits $307Total $326,348
2020ProfessorMcMaster University$324,709Benefits $232Total $324,941
2019ProfessorMcMaster University$307,967Benefits $218Total $308,184
2018ProfessorMcMaster University$349,714Benefits $218Total $349,932
2017ProfessorMcmaster University$281,435Benefits $227Total $281,662
2016ProfessorMcMaster University$263,722Benefits $227Total $263,949
2011Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$213,367Benefits $194Total $213,561
2010Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$215,192Benefits $213Total $215,406
2009Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$192,645Benefits $211Total $192,856

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Of the $334,064 Holger Schunemann earned in 2023, roughly $192,748 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 42.3%. The 2022 record under this name shows $323,552. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 11 years in all, first in 2009. 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
~$192,748
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~40.9%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~42.3%
vs. 2023 Professor median
+161%

Where does $334,064 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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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2023

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