James Wadsley
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$205,784Total compensation $206,302, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#507McMaster University
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$205,7842025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$100,725 in 2008 is worth about $144,953 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $205,784Benefits $517Total $206,302 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $205,637Benefits $517Total $206,154 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $200,043Benefits $501Total $200,544 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $185,734Benefits $449Total $186,184 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $190,320Benefits $392Total $190,712 |
| 2020 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $184,732Benefits $348Total $185,080 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,538Benefits $272Total $179,810 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $164,607Benefits $218Total $164,825 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $157,360Benefits $227Total $157,587 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $158,546Benefits $227Total $158,773 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $156,041Benefits $194Total $156,235 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $142,575Benefits $175Total $142,750 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,530Benefits $175Total $136,705 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $130,164Benefits $175Total $130,339 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $123,343Benefits $194Total $123,537 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $116,506Benefits $213Total $116,719 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $108,986Benefits $234Total $109,220 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $100,725Benefits $269Total $100,994 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, James Wadsley's $205,784 salary works out to roughly $133,547 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 35.1%. Within McMaster University, James Wadsley's total compensation of $206,302 was the #507 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. That is about 51% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$133,547
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.1%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +51%
Where does $205,784 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.