John S Preston
McMaster University/Associate Dean / Professor
2022 Salary — last year on the list
$254,475Total compensation $255,072, including $597 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
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At a Glance
2022
Employer Rank
#84McMaster University
Years on List
72002–2022
Peak Salary
$254,4752022
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2002–2022
$102,658 in 2002 is worth about $168,565 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Associate Dean / ProfessorMcMaster University | $254,475Benefits $597Total $255,072 |
| 2021 | Professor / Associate DeanMcMaster University | $246,707Benefits $521Total $247,228 |
| 2020 | Professor / Associate DeanMcMaster University | $238,332Benefits $462Total $238,795 |
| 2017 | Professor / Associate DeanMcmaster University | $215,166Benefits $455Total $215,621 |
| 2004 | Director/ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,981Benefits $576Total $121,557 |
| 2003 | Director & ProfessorMcMaster University | $113,266Benefits $679Total $113,945 |
| 2002 | Director & ProfessorMcMaster University | $102,658Benefits $754Total $103,412 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate
Take-home on John S Preston's 2022 salary of $254,475 comes to roughly $153,785 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 37.8% effective) is deducted. That is about 20% above the 2022 median of $212,407 for Professor & Associate Dean on the Sunshine List. The 2021 record under this name shows $246,707. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 7 years in all, first in 2002. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$153,785
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,453
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.6%
- vs. 2022 Professor & Associate Dean median
- +20%
Where does $254,475 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2022 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.