James Rush
University of Waterloo/Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$400,0002025
Total Compensation
$411,552Incl. $11,552 benefits
Employer Rank
#2University of Waterloo
Years on List
212005–2025
Salary History
Full History
2005–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $400,000 | $11,552 | $411,552 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $400,000 | $11,308 | $411,308 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $363,000 | $11,026 | $374,026 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $326,000 | $10,728 | $336,728 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $326,000 | $10,483 | $336,483 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $326,000 | $10,471 | $336,471 |
| 2019 | University Of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $326,000 | $10,520 | $336,520 |
| 2018 | University of Waterloo | Vice-President, Academic and Provost | $399,681 | $5,644 | $405,325 |
| 2017 | University of Waterloo | Dean, Applied Health Sciences | $244,279 | $795 | $245,075 |
| 2016 | University of Waterloo | Dean, Applied Health Sciences | $238,928 | $852 | $239,780 |
| 2015 | University of Waterloo | Dean, Applied Health Sciences | $228,474 | $826 | $229,300 |
| 2014 | University of Waterloo | Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences | $209,773 | $719 | $210,492 |
| 2013 | University of Waterloo | Professor | $186,822 | $518 | $187,340 |
| 2012 | University of Waterloo | Professor | $165,748 | $511 | $166,258 |
| 2011 | University of Waterloo | Professor | $160,236 | $1,153 | $161,388 |
| 2010 | University of Waterloo | Professor | $155,031 | $1,162 | $156,192 |
| 2009 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $146,453 | $1,148 | $147,601 |
| 2008 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $124,900 | $1,103 | $126,002 |
| 2007 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $119,621 | $932 | $120,553 |
| 2006 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $110,698 | $778 | $111,476 |
| 2005 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $100,007 | $661 | $100,668 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
James Rush was paid $400,000 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $225,837, an effective income-tax rate of about 42.2%. It is little changed from the $400,000 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 21 years in all, first in 2005. 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
- ~$225,837
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~42.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +194%
Where does $400,000 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.