James Dicenso

University of Toronto/Professor of Study of Religion

2025 Salary

$243,844

Total compensation $243,969, including $126 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1,113

University of Toronto

Years on List

2003–2025

Peak Salary

$243,844

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2003–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2003–2025

$104,850 in 2003 is worth about $167,475 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$243,844	$126	$243,969
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$228,101	$129	$228,230
2023	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$232,942	$129	$233,071
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$210,190	$136	$210,326
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$202,312	$143	$202,456
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$198,044	$151	$198,195
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity Of Toronto	$193,801	$180	$193,981
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$188,150	$201	$188,351
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$182,900	$224	$183,124
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Study of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$190,173	$260	$190,433
2015	University of Toronto	Professor And Acting Chair Of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$175,410	$283	$175,694
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$166,173	$306	$166,479
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$169,438	$306	$169,744
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$164,212	$306	$164,518
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$137,725	$306	$138,031
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$143,648	$295	$143,943
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$138,846	$283	$139,129
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$133,506	$283	$133,789
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$133,175	$283	$133,458
2006	University of Toronto	Professor & Chair of ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$131,691	$300	$131,991
2005	University of Toronto	Professor/Chair, ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$113,974	$302	$114,276
2004	University of Toronto	Professor/Chair, ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$108,084	$302	$108,386
2003	University of Toronto	Prof. & Chair,ReligionUniversity of Toronto	$104,850	$292	$105,142

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

James Dicenso was paid $243,844 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $152,879, an effective income-tax rate of about 35.0%. It is up about 7% on the $228,101 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 23 years in all, first in 2003. 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: ~$152,879
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~35.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~37.3%

Where does $243,844 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.

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2025

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