James Dowling
McMaster University/Associate Professor
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$167,006Total compensation $167,507, including $501 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2023
Employer Rank
#738McMaster University
Years on List
152009–2023
Peak Salary
$167,0062023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2023
$103,740 in 2009 is worth about $148,899 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $167,006Benefits $501Total $167,507 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $163,011Benefits $449Total $163,460 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $158,535Benefits $392Total $158,928 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $153,554Benefits $348Total $153,902 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $149,347Benefits $272Total $149,620 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $144,778Benefits $218Total $144,996 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $139,923Benefits $227Total $140,150 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $134,741Benefits $227Total $134,968 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $134,477Benefits $194Total $134,672 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,668Benefits $175Total $124,843 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,946Benefits $175Total $121,121 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $117,562Benefits $175Total $117,737 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $113,571Benefits $194Total $113,765 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $108,768Benefits $213Total $108,981 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $103,740Benefits $234Total $103,973 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Of the $167,006 James Dowling earned in 2023, roughly $111,877 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 33.0%. That is about 3% above the 2023 median of $161,972 for Associate Professor on the Sunshine List. That is about 2% more than the $163,011 paid in 2022. 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
- ~$111,877
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.0%
- vs. 2023 Associate Professor median
- +3%
Where does $167,006 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2023 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.