John Thistle
University of Waterloo/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$220,417Total compensation $221,276, including $859 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#450University of Waterloo
Years on List
212004–2025
Peak Salary
$220,4172025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2004–2025
$100,874 in 2004 is worth about $158,200 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $220,417Benefits $859Total $221,276 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $195,270Benefits $903Total $196,173 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $203,810Benefits $790Total $204,600 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $194,430Benefits $674Total $195,104 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $191,104Benefits $517Total $191,622 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $187,064Benefits $499Total $187,563 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $165,220Benefits $513Total $165,733 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $170,324Benefits $519Total $170,844 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $173,984Benefits $554Total $174,538 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $169,646Benefits $592Total $170,237 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $165,007Benefits $624Total $165,631 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $160,003Benefits $605Total $160,608 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $151,853Benefits $462Total $152,315 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $130,598Benefits $509Total $131,107 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $133,467Benefits $1,155Total $134,623 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $137,984Benefits $1,209Total $139,193 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $133,968Benefits $1,214Total $135,182 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $127,293Benefits $1,180Total $128,473 |
| 2007 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $120,852Benefits $1,019Total $121,871 |
| 2006 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $114,551Benefits $878Total $115,428 |
| 2004 | Assoc. ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $100,874Benefits $675Total $101,549 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
John Thistle was paid $220,417 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $141,116, an effective income-tax rate of about 33.5%. That is about 13% more than the $195,270 paid in 2024. At University of Waterloo, 2,376 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $153,961; John Thistle's total compensation of $221,276 ranked #450. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$141,116
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.0%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +27%
Where does $220,417 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.