Leslie Palson
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology/Dean
2025 Salary
$172,637Total compensation $172,833, including $196 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#24Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Years on List
112015–2025
Peak Salary
$192,0512023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2015–2025
$134,912 in 2015 is worth about $174,981 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $172,637Benefits $196Total $172,833 |
| 2024 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $175,988Benefits $194Total $176,182 |
| 2023 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $192,051Benefits $236Total $192,287 |
| 2022 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $168,116Benefits $213Total $168,329 |
| 2021 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $160,590Benefits $196Total $160,787 |
| 2020 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $150,864Benefits $138Total $151,002 |
| 2019 | DeanGeorgian College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $155,397Benefits $123Total $155,520 |
| 2018 | DeanGeorgian College | $160,616Benefits $122Total $160,738 |
| 2017 | DeanGeorgian College | $160,616Benefits $122Total $160,738 |
| 2016 | DeanGeorgian College | $158,351Benefits $146Total $158,497 |
| 2015 | DeanGeorgian College | $134,912Benefits $140Total $135,052 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Leslie Palson's 2025 salary of $172,637 comes to roughly $116,342 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 29.4% effective) is deducted. At Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, 417 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $128,637; Leslie Palson's total compensation of $172,833 ranked #24. Most Colleges employees belong to the CAAT Pension Plan, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$116,342
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.6%
- vs. 2025 Dean median
- −19%
Where does $172,637 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.