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Kathryn Plaisance

University of Waterloo/Professor

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$189,293

2025

Total Compensation

$189,684

Incl. $391 benefits

Employer Rank

#786

University of Waterloo

Years on List

12

2014–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2014–2025Line chart of 12 yearly values, from $100,361 in 2014 to $189,684 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K201420162018202120232025

Full History
20142025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025University Of WaterlooProfessor$189,293$391$189,684
2024University Of WaterlooProfessor$177,475$326$177,801
2023University Of Waterloo$156,020$285$156,305
2022University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$153,623$228$153,851
2021University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$146,064$169$146,234
2020University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$126,896$157$127,053
2019University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$131,577$158$131,735
2018University of WaterlooAssociate Professor$126,022$156$126,178
2017University of WaterlooAssociate Professor$109,134$163$109,296
2016University of WaterlooAssociate Professor$112,240$167$112,407
2015University of WaterlooAssistant Professor$106,122$170$106,293
2014University of WaterlooAssistant Professor$100,201$160$100,361

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Kathryn Plaisance was paid $189,293 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $125,167, an effective income-tax rate of about 31.0%. Among those listed as Professor in 2025, the median was $135,910; this salary sits about 39% above it. The name has been on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2014. 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
~$125,167
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~31.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor median
+39%

Where does $189,293 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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