John Isbister
Toronto Metropolitan University/Professor
2025 Salary
$282,929Total compensation $284,365, including $1,436 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
#49Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
162010–2025
Peak Salary
$306,6902024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$103,486 in 2010 is worth about $145,858 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $282,929Benefits $1,436Total $284,365 |
| 2024 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $306,690Benefits $1,436Total $308,126 |
| 2023 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $295,958Benefits $1,429Total $297,387 |
| 2022 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $266,191Benefits $1,322Total $267,513 |
| 2021 | ProfessorRyerson University | $255,902Benefits $1,182Total $257,085 |
| 2020 | ProfessorRyerson University | $251,971Benefits $1,130Total $253,101 |
| 2019 | ProfessorRyerson University | $251,434Benefits $1,109Total $252,543 |
| 2018 | ProfessorRyerson University | $223,985Benefits $1,323Total $225,309 |
| 2017 | ProfessorRyerson University | $226,560Benefits $1,417Total $227,976 |
| 2016 | ProfessorRyerson University | $215,275Benefits $1,380Total $216,655 |
| 2015 | ProfessorRyerson University | $200,018Benefits $1,182Total $201,200 |
| 2014 | Vice Provost, Faculty AffairsRyerson University | $250,409Benefits $1,270Total $251,678 |
| 2013 | Vice Provost Faculty AffairsRyerson University | $236,136Benefits $1,270Total $237,405 |
| 2012 | Provost and Vice President AcademicRyerson University | $245,090Benefits $3,134Total $248,224 |
| 2011 | Vice Provost, Faculty AffairsRyerson University | $200,000Benefits $1,075Total $201,075 |
| 2010 | Vice Provost, Faculty AffairsRyerson University | $103,486Benefits $538Total $104,024 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, John Isbister's $282,929 salary works out to roughly $171,434 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 39.4%. That is about 108% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2010. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$171,434
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.4%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +108%
Where does $282,929 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.