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Judith West-Mays

McMaster University/Assistant Dean, Medical Science / Professor

2025 Salary

$242,516

Total compensation $243,033, including $517 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#187

McMaster University

Years on List

20

2005–2025

Peak Salary

$242,516

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 20 yearly values of total compensation, from $114,439 in 2005 to $243,033 in 2025. No data for 2012.$100K$150K$200K$250K200520092014201620212025
Total compensation, 2005–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2005–2025

$114,161 in 2005 is worth about $175,189 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Assistant Dean, Medical Science / ProfessorMcMaster University$242,516Benefits $517Total $243,033
2024Assistant Dean, Medical Science / ProfessorMcMaster University$228,102Benefits $517Total $228,619
2023Assistant Dean, Medical Science / ProfessorMcMaster University$203,902Benefits $501Total $204,403
2022Assistant Dean, Medical Science / ProfessorMcMaster University$199,597Benefits $449Total $200,046
2021Professor / Assistant DeanMcMaster University$207,668Benefits $392Total $208,060
2020Professor / Assistant DeanMcMaster University$201,228Benefits $348Total $201,576
2019Professor / Assistant DeanMcMaster University$195,546Benefits $259Total $195,804
2018Professor/Assistant DeanMcMaster University$190,867Benefits $218Total $191,084
2017Professor / Co-Director, Biomedical Engineering / Assistant Dean, Medical ScienceMcmaster University$202,967Benefits $227Total $203,194
2016Professor / Co-Director, Biomedical Engineering / Assistant Dean, Medical ScienceMcMaster University$206,376Benefits $227Total $206,603
2015Professor/Co-Director, Biomedical Engineering/Assistant DeanMcMaster University$171,727Benefits $194Total $171,921
2014Professor / Director / Co-Director, Biomedical EngineeringMcMaster University$155,112Benefits $175Total $155,286
2013Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$150,421Benefits $175Total $150,596
2011Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$147,223Benefits $194Total $147,417
2010Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$142,280Benefits $213Total $142,493
2009ProfessorMcMaster University$133,346Benefits $234Total $133,580
2008Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$125,772Benefits $272Total $126,044
2007Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$118,450Benefits $284Total $118,734
2006Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$111,679Benefits $292Total $111,971
2005Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$114,161Benefits $278Total $114,439

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $242,516 Judith West-Mays earned in 2025, roughly $152,212 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 37.2%. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Judith West-Mays's total compensation of $243,033 ranked #187. Judith West-Mays has appeared on the list 20 times since 2005. 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
~$152,212
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~35.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~37.2%

Where does $242,516 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.

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