Joseph Tan
McMaster University/Professor
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$218,307Total compensation $218,824, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#302McMaster University
Years on List
122010–2024
Peak Salary
$218,3072024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2024
$176,103 in 2010 is worth about $248,208 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $218,307Benefits $517Total $218,824 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $158,905Benefits $426Total $159,331 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $104,792Benefits $317Total $105,109 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $102,337Benefits $271Total $102,608 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $145,940Benefits $222Total $146,162 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $181,738Benefits $227Total $181,965 |
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $182,693Benefits $194Total $182,887 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $178,896Benefits $175Total $179,071 |
| 2013 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $185,003Benefits $175Total $185,178 |
| 2012 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $179,650Benefits $175Total $179,825 |
| 2011 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $164,486Benefits $194Total $164,681 |
| 2010 | Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $176,103Benefits $213Total $176,317 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
In 2024, Joseph Tan's $218,307 salary works out to roughly $139,307 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.2%. Within McMaster University, Joseph Tan's total compensation of $218,824 was the #302 of 1,818, against a median salary of $152,728. The 2023 record under this name shows $158,905. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2010. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$139,307
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.2%
- vs. 2024 Professor median
- +70%
Where does $218,307 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.