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M Lou Mitton

Mcmaster University/Controller

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$218,628

2025

Total Compensation

$218,973

Incl. $345 benefits

Employer Rank

#362

Mcmaster University

Years on List

9

2013–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2013–2025Line chart of 9 yearly values, from $107,051 in 2013 to $218,973 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K$250K201320152016202220232025

Full History
20132025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025McMaster UniversityController$218,628$345$218,973
2024McMaster UniversityController$191,872$345$192,217
2023McMaster University$189,495$333$189,828
2022McMaster UniversityController$175,282$298$175,580
2017Mcmaster UniversityBudget Director$119,314$227$119,541
2016McMaster UniversityBudget Director$115,296$229$115,525
2015McMaster UniversityBudget Director$111,936$194$112,130
2014McMaster UniversityManager / Enterprise Resource Planning Functional Lead$116,434$168$116,602
2013McMaster UniversityEnterprise Resource Planning Functional Lead/Manager$106,877$175$107,051

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on M Lou Mitton's 2025 salary of $218,628 comes to roughly $140,190 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 33.4% effective) is deducted. That is about 14% more than the $191,872 paid in 2024. M Lou Mitton has appeared on the list 9 times since 2013. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$140,190
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.4%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Controller median
+54%

Where does $218,628 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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