James H. Bookbinder
University of Waterloo/Professor
2025 Salary
$245,018Total compensation $245,032, including $14 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#234University of Waterloo
Years on List
242002–2025
Peak Salary
$245,0182025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2002–2025
$105,865 in 2002 is worth about $173,831 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $245,018Benefits $14Total $245,032 |
| 2024 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $241,108Benefits $12Total $241,120 |
| 2023 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $232,131Benefits $11Total $232,142 |
| 2022 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $220,806Benefits $9Total $220,815 |
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $205,621Benefits $7Total $205,628 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $205,831Benefits $7Total $205,838 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $204,845Benefits $7Total $204,852 |
| 2018 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $198,580Benefits $7Total $198,587 |
| 2017 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $175,912Benefits $7Total $175,919 |
| 2016 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $171,073Benefits $7Total $171,080 |
| 2015 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $174,934Benefits $8Total $174,941 |
| 2014 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $169,208Benefits $165Total $169,373 |
| 2013 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $162,562Benefits $214Total $162,776 |
| 2012 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $155,948Benefits $234Total $156,182 |
| 2011 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $150,969Benefits $531Total $151,500 |
| 2010 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $130,554Benefits $562Total $131,115 |
| 2009 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $142,209Benefits $949Total $143,158 |
| 2008 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $139,761Benefits $1,295Total $141,056 |
| 2007 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $134,114Benefits $1,130Total $135,244 |
| 2006 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $128,831Benefits $987Total $129,818 |
| 2005 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $123,523Benefits $858Total $124,382 |
| 2004 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $106,326Benefits $780Total $107,106 |
| 2003 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $104,112Benefits $372Total $104,484 |
| 2002 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $105,865Benefits $123Total $105,988 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, James H. Bookbinder's $245,018 salary works out to roughly $153,466 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.4%. For comparison, the median Professor on the 2025 list was paid $135,910; this salary is about 80% more. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 24 years in all, first in 2002. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$153,466
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.4%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +80%
Where does $245,018 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.