James Cotton
Mcmaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$227,978Total compensation $228,496, 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
At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#280Mcmaster University
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$227,9782025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$107,608 in 2008 is worth about $154,858 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $227,978 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $216,612 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $209,881 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $193,566 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $187,888 |
| 2020 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $190,937 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $184,591 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $177,897 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $171,334 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $163,987 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $161,984 |
| 2014 | Professor / Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $148,193 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $144,071 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor/Chair/Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $138,547 |
| 2011 | Associate Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $130,236 |
| 2010 | Associate Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $124,002 |
| 2009 | Associate Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University | $114,652 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $107,608 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, James Cotton's $227,978 salary works out to roughly $144,919 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.4%. On total compensation of $228,496, James Cotton ranked #280 of 1,966 disclosed at Mcmaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. James Cotton has appeared on the list 18 times since 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$144,919
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.4%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +68%
Where does $227,978 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.