Hsien-Yeang Seow
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$209,603Total compensation $210,120, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#473McMaster University
Years on List
132011–2025
Peak Salary
$212,7022022
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2025
$100,942 in 2011 is worth about $138,238 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $209,603Benefits $517Total $210,120 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $196,864Benefits $2,708Total $199,572 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $204,617Benefits $2,806Total $207,423 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $212,702Benefits $5,312Total $218,014 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $204,531Benefits $5,183Total $209,714 |
| 2020 | Associate Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $197,485Benefits $5,001Total $202,486 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $191,980Benefits $5,016Total $196,996 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $190,844Benefits $227Total $191,071 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $138,254Benefits $227Total $138,481 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $169,468Benefits $194Total $169,662 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $141,092Benefits $175Total $141,267 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $174,560Benefits $175Total $174,735 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $100,942Benefits $192Total $101,134 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Hsien-Yeang Seow was paid $209,603 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $135,522, an effective income-tax rate of about 32.7%. On total compensation of $210,120, Hsien-Yeang Seow ranked #473 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. It is up about 6% on the $196,864 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$135,522
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.3%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +54%
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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.