J Barry Smith
York University/Professor
2025 Salary
$277,278Total compensation $277,721, including $443 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
#125York University
Years on List
192003–2025
Peak Salary
$277,2782025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$100,955 in 2003 is worth about $161,253 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorYork University | $277,278Benefits $443Total $277,721 |
| 2023 | ProfessorYork University | $224,911Benefits $388Total $225,299 |
| 2022 | ProfessorYork University | $240,751Benefits $390Total $241,141 |
| 2021 | ProfessorYork University | $228,280Benefits $406Total $228,686 |
| 2020 | ProfessorYork University | $225,403Benefits $398Total $225,801 |
| 2016 | ProfessorYork University | $201,916Benefits $766Total $202,682 |
| 2015 | ProfessorYork University | $188,948Benefits $1,026Total $189,974 |
| 2014 | ProfessorYork University | $186,831Benefits $970Total $187,800 |
| 2013 | ProfessorYork University | $183,198Benefits $787Total $183,985 |
| 2012 | ProfessorYork University | $179,689Benefits $424Total $180,113 |
| 2011 | ProfessorYork University | $172,908Benefits $550Total $173,458 |
| 2010 | ProfessorYork University | $162,360Benefits $830Total $163,190 |
| 2009 | ProfessorYork University | $152,410Benefits $873Total $153,283 |
| 2008 | ProfessorYork University | $145,123Benefits $935Total $146,057 |
| 2007 | ProfessorYork University | $141,787Benefits $926Total $142,713 |
| 2006 | ProfessorYork University | $126,584Benefits $860Total $127,444 |
| 2005 | ProfessorYork University | $124,184Benefits $901Total $125,085 |
| 2004 | ProfessorYork University | $106,474Benefits $931Total $107,405 |
| 2003 | Professor, EconomicsYork University | $100,955Benefits $875Total $101,830 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $277,278 J Barry Smith earned in 2025, roughly $168,808 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 39.1%. Among those listed as Professor in 2025, the median was $135,910; this salary sits about 104% above it. The 2023 record under this name shows $224,911. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 19 years in all, first in 2003. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$168,808
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.1%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +104%
Where does $277,278 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.