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Liyakat Takim

McMaster University/Professor

2025 Salary

$227,240

Total compensation $227,757, including $517 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#285

McMaster University

Years on List

16

2010–2025

Peak Salary

$227,240

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 16 yearly values of total compensation, from $145,922 in 2010 to $227,757 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K201020132016201920222025
Total compensation, 2010–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2010–2025

$145,709 in 2010 is worth about $205,368 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorMcMaster University$227,240Benefits $517Total $227,757
2024Professor / ProfessorMcMaster University$216,858Benefits $517Total $217,375
2023ProfessorMcMaster University$200,407Benefits $501Total $200,908
2022Professor / ProfessorMcMaster University$205,938Benefits $449Total $206,387
2021ProfessorMcMaster University$201,073Benefits $392Total $201,466
2020ProfessorMcMaster University$195,601Benefits $348Total $195,949
2019Professor / ProfessorMcMaster University$173,928Benefits $272Total $174,200
2018ProfessorMcMaster University$176,134Benefits $218Total $176,352
2017ProfessorMcmaster University$180,648Benefits $227Total $180,875
2016ProfessorMcMaster University$175,388Benefits $227Total $175,616
2015ProfessorMcMaster University$175,679Benefits $194Total $175,874
2014ProfessorMcMaster University$164,097Benefits $175Total $164,272
2013ProfessorMcMaster University$160,540Benefits $175Total $160,715
2012ProfessorMcMaster University$164,392Benefits $175Total $164,567
2011ProfessorMcMaster University$151,556Benefits $194Total $151,750
2010ProfessorMcMaster University$145,709Benefits $213Total $145,922

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $227,240 Liyakat Takim earned in 2025, roughly $144,549 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 36.4%. That is about 5% more than the $216,858 paid in 2024. Within McMaster University, Liyakat Takim's total compensation of $227,757 was the #285 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$144,549
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.4%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+67%

Where does $227,240 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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2025

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