John Kloppenborg

University of Toronto/Professor of Religion

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$305,919

2025

Total Compensation

$305,919

Incl. $0 benefits

Employer Rank

#429

University of Toronto

Years on List

2004–2025

Salary History

Full History
2004–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$305,919	$0	$305,919
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$268,629	$0	$268,629
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$273,655	$0	$273,655
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$249,752	$125	$249,877
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$225,990	$143	$226,134
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$218,760	$151	$218,911
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$221,586	$180	$221,766
2018	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$214,617	$201	$214,818
2017	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$208,488	$224	$208,712
2016	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$200,131	$304	$200,435
2015	University of Toronto	Professor And Chair Of Religion	$184,059	$377	$184,436
2014	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$189,041	$408	$189,449
2013	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$177,015	$408	$177,423
2012	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$171,851	$408	$172,259
2011	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$173,041	$408	$173,448
2010	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$165,413	$393	$165,806
2009	University of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Religion	$160,221	$378	$160,598
2008	University of Toronto	Professor/Chair, Religion	$155,531	$378	$155,908
2007	University of Toronto	Professor/Chair, Religion	$140,895	$378	$141,273
2006	University of Toronto	Professor of Religion	$122,645	$391	$123,036
2005	University of Toronto	Professor, Religion	$110,360	$340	$110,700
2004	University of Toronto	Professor, Religion	$106,718	$314	$107,032

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $305,919 John Kloppenborg earned in 2025, roughly $182,118 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 38.7%. Within University of Toronto, John Kloppenborg's total compensation of $305,919 was the #429 of 7,392, against a median salary of $147,726. It is up about 14% on the $268,629 paid in 2024. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay: ~$182,118
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~38.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Religion median: +19%

Where does $305,919 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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