James Ketchen

Laurentian University of Sudbury/Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant Professor

2025 Salary

$186,757

Total compensation $187,512, including $755 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#22

Laurentian University of Sudbury

Years on List

2006–2025

Peak Salary

$186,757

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2006–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2006–2025

$101,931 in 2006 is worth about $153,411 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$186,757Benefits $755Total $187,512	$755	$187,512
2024	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$184,154Benefits $890Total $185,044	$890	$185,044
2023	Laurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	$177,975Benefits $670Total $178,645	$670	$178,645
2022	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$174,187Benefits $681Total $174,868	$681	$174,868
2021	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) adjoint(e) / Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$169,285Benefits $498Total $169,783	$498	$169,783
2020	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Assistant Professor / Professeur(e) adjoint(e)Laurentian University Of Sudbury	$175,528Benefits $504Total $176,032	$504	$176,032
2019	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Assistant Professor / Professeur(e)Laurentian University Of Sudbury	$170,377Benefits $427Total $170,803	$427	$170,803
2018	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$167,250Benefits $415Total $167,665	$415	$167,665
2017	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$163,694Benefits $478Total $164,171	$478	$164,171
2016	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$164,112Benefits $651Total $164,764	$651	$164,764
2015	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$148,743Benefits $666Total $149,409	$666	$149,409
2014	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$132,454Benefits $685Total $133,138	$685	$133,138
2013	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$147,132Benefits $729Total $147,861	$729	$147,861
2012	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$143,894Benefits $715Total $144,610	$715	$144,610
2011	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$128,575Benefits $702Total $129,277	$702	$129,277
2010	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant Professor, Law and JusticeLaurentian University of Sudbury	$118,784Benefits $662Total $119,446	$662	$119,446
2009	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$121,079Benefits $625Total $121,704	$625	$121,704
2008	Laurentian University	Assistant Professor, Law & JusticeLaurentian University	$111,995Benefits $577Total $112,572	$577	$112,572
2007	Laurentian University	Assistant Professor, Law & JusticeLaurentian University	$107,306Benefits $544Total $107,850	$544	$107,850
2006	Laurentian University	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University	$101,931Benefits $324Total $102,255	$324	$102,255

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $186,757 James Ketchen earned in 2025, roughly $123,855 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 33.7%. Among those listed as Assistant Professor in 2025, the median was $137,351; this salary sits about 36% above it. James Ketchen has appeared on the list 20 times since 2006. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$123,855
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~30.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~33.7%
vs. 2025 Assistant Professor median: +36%

Where does $186,757 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.

Also at Laurentian University of Sudbury
2025

Also at Laurentian University of Sudbury, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Lynn Wells	Recteur et Vice-chancelier / President and Vice-Chancellor	$302,590	$303,345
2	Malcolm Campbell	Provost et Vice-recteur(rice) aux études / Provost and Vice-President Academic	$237,630	$238,385
3	Charles Lachance	Chargé(e) de cours / Sessional	$231,201	$231,201
4	Sylvie Lafontaine	Vice-recteur(rice), Finances et administration / Vice-President, Finance and Administration	$223,250	$223,991
5	Tammy Eger	Vice-recteur(rice), Recherche / Vice-President, Research	$217,984	$218,739
6	Ming Cai	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$211,799	$212,554
7	Serge Demers	Secrétaire général(e) et Vice-recteur(rice) associé(e) aux services d'inscription des étudiants / University Registrar and Associate Vice-President, Student Enrolment Services	$202,686	$203,441
8	Kabwe Nkongolo	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$201,731	$202,178
9	Tracy Macleod	Dirigeant(e) principal(e) de l'avancement / Chief Advancement Officer	$201,144	$201,900
10	Elizabeth Levin	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate Professor	$201,309	$201,741