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James Watson

Trent University/Librarian

2025 Salary

$180,533

Total compensation $181,189, including $656 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#137

Trent University

Years on List

13

2013–2025

Peak Salary

$180,533

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 13 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,835 in 2013 to $181,189 in 2025.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K201320152018202020232025
Total compensation, 2013–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
20132025

$102,635 in 2013 is worth about $137,237 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025LibrarianTrent University$180,533
2024LibrarianTrent University$168,899
2023LibrarianTrent University$159,993
2022LibrarianTrent University$151,031
2021LibrarianTrent University$146,479
2020LibrarianTrent University$146,687
2019LibrarianTrent University$127,996
2018LibrarianTrent University$127,661
2017LibrarianTrent University$122,383
2016LibrarianTrent University$117,405
2015LibrarianTrent University$112,544
2014LibrarianTrent University$107,588
2013LibrarianTrent University$102,635

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

James Watson was paid $180,533 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $120,636, an effective income-tax rate of about 30.1%. On total compensation of $181,189, James Watson ranked #137 of 454 disclosed at Trent University that year, where the median salary was $141,421. That is about 7% more than the $168,899 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$120,636
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~30.1%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~33.2%
vs. 2025 Librarian median
+37%

Where does $180,533 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.

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2025

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