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Lorne Foster

York University/Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University Based

2025 Salary

$230,939

Total compensation $231,309, including $369 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

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#333

York University

Years on List

17

2009–2025

Peak Salary

$237,137

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 17 yearly values of total compensation, from $115,388 in 2009 to $231,309 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K200920122016201820222025
Total compensation, 2009–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2025

$114,809 in 2009 is worth about $164,787 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University BasedYork University$230,939Benefits $369Total $231,309
2024Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University BasedYork University$237,137Benefits $313Total $237,450
2023Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University BasedYork University$198,483Benefits $317Total $198,800
2022Professor / DirectorYork University$204,843Benefits $318Total $205,161
2021Professor / DirectorYork University$184,912Benefits $328Total $185,240
2020ProfessorYork University$189,197Benefits $325Total $189,522
2019Associate ProfessorYork University$169,488Benefits $307Total $169,795
2018Associate ProfessorYork University$156,833Benefits $641Total $157,475
2017Associate ProfessorYork University$154,356Benefits $958Total $155,314
2016Associate ProfessorYork University$155,017Benefits $912Total $155,929
2015Associate ProfessorYork University$131,380Benefits $792Total $132,172
2014Associate ProfessorYork University$128,171Benefits $733Total $128,904
2013Associate ProfessorYork University$139,394Benefits $586Total $139,980
2012Associate ProfessorYork University$134,572Benefits $312Total $134,884
2011Associate ProfessorYork University$133,966Benefits $388Total $134,354
2010Associate ProfessorYork University$112,408Benefits $564Total $112,972
2009Assistant ProfessorYork University$114,809Benefits $579Total $115,388

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Lorne Foster's $230,939 salary works out to roughly $146,404 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.6%. At York University, 2,557 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $157,104; Lorne Foster's total compensation of $231,309 ranked #333. Lorne Foster has appeared on the list 17 times since 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$146,404
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.2%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.6%

Where does $230,939 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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