Janet Poole

University of Toronto/Professor of East Asian Studies, Chair, East Asian Studies

2025 Salary

$248,720

Total compensation $248,846, including $126 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1,015

University of Toronto

Years on List

2011–2025

Peak Salary

$248,720

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2011–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2011–2025

$111,046 in 2011 is worth about $152,075 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian Studies, Chair, East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$248,720	$126	$248,846
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian Studies, Chair, East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$219,212	$129	$219,340
2023	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian Studies, Chair, East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$230,377	$129	$230,505
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$210,365	$136	$210,501
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$192,775	$143	$192,918
2020	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$172,619	$151	$172,770
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$172,040	$180	$172,220
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$170,812	$201	$171,014
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$156,643	$224	$156,866
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$145,642	$260	$145,902
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$129,082	$283	$129,365
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$132,063	$306	$132,369
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$123,891	$297	$124,188
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of East Asian StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$111,046	$562	$111,608

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Janet Poole was paid $248,720 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $155,325, an effective income-tax rate of about 35.3%. That is about 13% more than the $219,212 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 14 years in all, first in 2011. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$155,325
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~35.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~37.6%

Where does $248,720 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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