Karen Lynn Bird
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$225,292Total compensation $225,809, including $517 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
Records separated by several years; may be more than one person.
At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#301McMaster University
Years on List
122008–2025
Peak Salary
$225,2922025
Full 2025 roster at McMaster University →·See where $225,292 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$101,341 in 2008 is worth about $145,839 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $225,292Benefits $517Total $225,809 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $214,239Benefits $517Total $214,756 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $207,413Benefits $501Total $207,915 |
| 2022 | Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $206,254Benefits $449Total $206,703 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $150,085Benefits $227Total $150,312 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $138,988Benefits $175Total $139,162 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $133,325Benefits $175Total $133,500 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $121,191Benefits $175Total $121,366 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,322Benefits $194Total $122,516 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,691Benefits $213Total $114,904 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $108,148Benefits $234Total $108,382 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $101,341Benefits $270Total $101,611 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Karen Lynn Bird was paid $225,292 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $143,571, an effective income-tax rate of about 33.8%. On total compensation of $225,809, Karen Lynn Bird ranked #301 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2008. 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
- ~$143,571
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.3%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +66%
Where does $225,292 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.