Linda White

University of Toronto/Professor of Political Science

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$261,834

2025

Total Compensation

$261,960

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#815

University of Toronto

Years on List

2009–2025

Salary History

Full History
2009–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$261,834	$126	$261,960
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$230,609	$129	$230,738
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$213,151	$129	$213,280
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$200,947	$136	$201,083
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$188,979	$143	$189,122
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$177,379	$151	$177,530
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$191,506	$180	$191,686
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$169,312	$201	$169,514
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$161,497	$224	$161,721
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science and Interim Director, School of Public Policy and Governance	$170,307	$260	$170,567
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Political Science And Interim Director, School Of Public Policy And Governance	$153,091	$283	$153,375
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$136,829	$306	$137,135
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$154,484	$306	$154,790
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$140,449	$306	$140,755
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$131,802	$306	$132,108
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$115,630	$270	$115,900
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$109,617	$251	$109,868

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $261,834 Linda White earned in 2025, roughly $161,631 would remain after federal and Ontario income tax, an effective rate of about 36.2%. For comparison, the median Professor of Political Science on the 2025 list was paid $227,920; this salary is about 15% more. The name has been on the Sunshine List 17 years in all, first in 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$161,631
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~36.2%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Political Science median: +15%

Where does $261,834 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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