John Wood
McMaster University/Principal Giving Officer
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$128,927Total compensation $129,272, including $345 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
2024
Employer Rank
#1,218McMaster University
Years on List
162009–2024
Peak Salary
$129,9102023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2024
$103,215 in 2009 is worth about $148,146 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $128,927Benefits $345Total $129,272 |
| 2023 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $129,910Benefits $333Total $130,243 |
| 2022 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $122,051Benefits $298Total $122,349 |
| 2021 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $110,849Benefits $260Total $111,109 |
| 2020 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $113,343Benefits $232Total $113,575 |
| 2019 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $109,913Benefits $218Total $110,130 |
| 2018 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $106,102Benefits $218Total $106,320 |
| 2017 | Principal Giving OfficerMcmaster University | $105,547Benefits $241Total $105,787 |
| 2016 | Principal Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $105,216Benefits $225Total $105,441 |
| 2015 | Principle Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $102,138Benefits $190Total $102,328 |
| 2014 | Principle Giving OfficerMcMaster University | $101,268Benefits $169Total $101,436 |
| 2013 | Project ManagerMcMaster University | $100,179Benefits $167Total $100,345 |
| 2012 | Project ManagerMcMaster University | $100,891Benefits $165Total $101,056 |
| 2011 | Project ManagerMcMaster University | $100,569Benefits $182Total $100,751 |
| 2010 | Project ManagerMcMaster University | $115,569Benefits $200Total $115,769 |
| 2009 | Project ManagerMcMaster University | $103,215Benefits $230Total $103,445 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
In 2024, John Wood's $128,927 salary works out to roughly $91,397 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 29.1%. Compared with 2023, when the figure was $129,910, that is a drop of about 1%. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2009. 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
- ~$91,397
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~25.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.1%
Where does $128,927 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.