J Michael Waddington
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$237,210Total compensation $237,727, including $517 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
#222McMaster University
Years on List
162006–2025
Peak Salary
$252,3962022
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2006–2025
$100,595 in 2006 is worth about $151,400 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $237,210Benefits $517Total $237,727 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $237,886Benefits $517Total $238,403 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $244,911Benefits $501Total $245,412 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $252,396Benefits $449Total $252,846 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $204,114Benefits $227Total $204,341 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $186,610Benefits $227Total $186,837 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $186,140Benefits $194Total $186,334 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $164,632Benefits $175Total $164,807 |
| 2013 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,349Benefits $175Total $179,524 |
| 2012 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $152,820Benefits $175Total $152,994 |
| 2011 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,606Benefits $194Total $136,800 |
| 2010 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $129,155Benefits $213Total $129,369 |
| 2009 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $115,790Benefits $234Total $116,024 |
| 2008 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,842Benefits $272Total $115,113 |
| 2007 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $107,681Benefits $284Total $107,965 |
| 2006 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $100,595Benefits $292Total $100,887 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, J Michael Waddington's $237,210 salary works out to roughly $149,551 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.0%. The 2024 record under this name shows $237,886. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; J Michael Waddington's total compensation of $237,727 ranked #222. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2006. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$149,551
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.0%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +75%
Where does $237,210 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.