Joseph Kim
McMaster University/Professor / Director
2025 Salary
$221,828Total compensation $222,345, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#327McMaster University
Years on List
152011–2025
Peak Salary
$221,8282025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2025
$104,052 in 2011 is worth about $142,496 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $221,828Benefits $517Total $222,345 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $188,596Benefits $517Total $189,113 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $175,636Benefits $501Total $176,137 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $175,039Benefits $449Total $175,488 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $168,492Benefits $392Total $168,884 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $161,587Benefits $348Total $161,935 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $155,671Benefits $272Total $155,944 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $150,044Benefits $218Total $150,262 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $142,198Benefits $227Total $142,425 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $134,685Benefits $227Total $134,912 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $130,735Benefits $194Total $130,929 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $118,035Benefits $175Total $118,210 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,902Benefits $175Total $115,077 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $115,913Benefits $175Total $116,087 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $104,052Benefits $186Total $104,238 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Joseph Kim's $221,828 salary works out to roughly $141,833 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.1%. That is about 18% more than the $188,596 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 15 years in all, first in 2011. 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
- ~$141,833
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.1%
- vs. 2025 Director & Professor median
- −4%
Where does $221,828 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.