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Marcela Carena Lopez

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics/Executive Director

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$650,000

2025

Total Compensation

$698,412

Incl. $48,412 benefits

Employer Rank

#1

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Years on List

1

2025–2025

Full History
20252025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025Perimeter Institute For Theoretical PhysicsExecutive Director$650,000$48,412$698,412

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Marcela Carena Lopez was paid $650,000 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $342,013, an effective income-tax rate of about 46.5%. Among those listed as Executive Director in 2025, the median was $138,896; this salary sits about 368% above it. 2025 is the first year Marcela Carena Lopez appears on the list. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$342,013
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~46.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Executive Director median
+368%

Where does $650,000 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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