Jane C. O'Brien

University of Western Ontario/Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$344,281

2025

Total Compensation

$344,381

Incl. $100 benefits

Employer Rank

#24

University of Western Ontario

Years on List

2004–2025

Salary History

Full History
2004–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$344,281	$100	$344,381
2024	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$341,091	$90	$341,181
2023	University Of Western Ontario	—	$332,682	$89	$332,772
2022	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$328,276	$89	$328,365
2021	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$322,062	$92	$322,154
2020	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$309,272	$96	$309,368
2019	University Of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$293,052	$96	$293,148
2018	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$268,085	$108	$268,193
2017	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$259,065	$108	$259,173
2016	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$246,168	$103	$246,270
2015	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$232,233	$92	$232,325
2014	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$231,327	$95	$231,423
2013	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)/Acting Associate Vice-President Facilities	$203,362	$100	$203,461
2012	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice–President (Human Resources)	$181,398	$95	$181,494
2011	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$168,743	$101	$168,844
2010	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)	$168,743	$112	$168,855
2009	University of Western Ontario	Assoc. VP (Human Resources)	$168,743	$114	$168,857
2008	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice President, Human Resources	$165,811	$155	$165,965
2007	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice President, Human Resources	$155,544	$120	$155,664
2006	University of Western Ontario	Associate Vice President, Human Resources	$140,069	$118	$140,187
2005	University of Western Ontario	Assoc. VP, Human Resources	$130,833	$121	$130,955
2004	University of Western Ontario	Assoc. VP, HR/VP, Admin.	$127,482	$110	$127,592

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $344,281 Jane C. O'Brien earned in 2025, roughly $199,945 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 40.3%. That is about 1% more than the $341,091 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 22 years in all, first in 2004. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$199,945
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~40.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Associate Vice President Human Resources median: +47%

Where does $344,281 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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1	Julian Birkinshaw	Dean, Ivey Business School/Professor	$656,640	$658,561
2	John Yoo	Dean/Professor/Medical Doctor	$632,707	$632,807
3	Anthony Tang	Professor/Medical Doctor	$625,000	$625,030
4	Alan Shepard	President and Vice-Chancellor	$506,000	$550,608
5	Stephen Williamson	Professor	$446,079	$446,179
6	Ruban Chelladurai	Associate Vice-President (Planning and Budgeting)	$421,618	$421,648
7	Pratima (Tima) Bansal	Professor/Executive Director, Network for Business Sustainability	$410,750	$410,849
8	Kun Ping Lu	Professor	$406,799	$408,276
9	Paul Beamish	Professor	$401,974	$401,974
10	Kenneth Coley	Dean, Faculty of Engineering/Professor	$396,192	$396,292