Karen Drake
York University/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$185,4442025
Total Compensation
$186,315Incl. $870 benefits
Employer Rank
#854York University
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | York University | Associate Professor | $185,444 | $870 | $186,315 |
| 2024 | York University | Associate Professor | $177,814 | $820 | $178,634 |
| 2023 | York University | — | $168,306 | $804 | $169,110 |
| 2022 | York University | Associate Dean / Associate Professor | $170,220 | $838 | $171,058 |
| 2021 | York University | Associate Dean / Associate Professor | $164,689 | $871 | $165,560 |
| 2020 | York University | Associate Dean / Associate Professor | $152,447 | $801 | $153,248 |
| 2019 | York University | Associate Professor | $152,199 | $768 | $152,967 |
| 2018 | York University | Associate Professor | $133,775 | $822 | $134,597 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $185,444 Karen Drake earned in 2025, roughly $123,176 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 30.6%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $177,814, that is a rise of about 4%. Karen Drake has appeared on the list 8 times since 2018. 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
- ~$123,176
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +6%
Where does $185,444 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.