John Pliniussen
Queen's University/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$143,300Total compensation $143,496, including $196 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#1,023Queen's University
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$235,5592018
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$104,743 in 2003 is worth about $167,303 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $143,300Benefits $196Total $143,496 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorQueen’s University | $138,698Benefits $190Total $138,887 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $194,481Benefits $256Total $194,737 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorQueen’s University | $178,471Benefits $244Total $178,715 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorQueen’s University | $175,814Benefits $240Total $176,054 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorQueen’s University | $217,626Benefits $249Total $217,875 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorQueen’s University | $224,760Benefits $260Total $225,020 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $235,559Benefits $248Total $235,807 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $208,946Benefits $237Total $209,182 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $218,750Benefits $217Total $218,967 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorQueen's University | $177,659Benefits $205Total $177,864 |
| 2014 | Associate Professor - Queen's School of BusinessQueen's University | $223,195Benefits $229Total $223,424 |
| 2013 | Associate Adjunct Professor - School of BusinessQueen's University | $187,103Benefits $205Total $187,307 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor – School of BusinessQueen's University | $165,674Benefits $199Total $165,873 |
| 2011 | Associate Professor, School of BusinessQueen's University | $146,616Benefits $194Total $146,810 |
| 2010 | Associate Professor, School of BusinessQueen's University | $142,440Benefits $205Total $142,645 |
| 2009 | Associate Professor, School of BusinessQueen's University | $144,327Benefits $214Total $144,541 |
| 2008 | Associate Professor, School of BusinessQueen's University | $147,747Benefits $210Total $147,956 |
| 2007 | Associate Adjunct Professor, School of BusinessQueen's University | $143,597Benefits $218Total $143,815 |
| 2006 | Associate Adjunct Professor & Director Business ConsultingQueen's University | $135,621Benefits $224Total $135,845 |
| 2005 | Assoc. Adj. Prof./Dir., Bus. ConsultingQueen's University | $219,160Benefits $203Total $219,363 |
| 2004 | Assoc. Adjunct Prof., BusinessQueen's University | $114,233Benefits $225Total $114,458 |
| 2003 | Assoc. Dir., KBE & Assoc Prof, BusinessQueen's University | $104,743Benefits $264Total $105,006 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on John Pliniussen's 2025 salary of $143,300 comes to roughly $100,077 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 26.3% effective) is deducted. That is about 18% below the 2025 median of $174,209 for Associate Professor on the Sunshine List. John Pliniussen has appeared on the list 23 times since 2003. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$100,077
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.2%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −18%
Where does $143,300 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.