Maria Knyazeva
Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security/Senior Policy Advisor
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$123,880Total compensation $124,030, including $150 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#95Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
Years on List
22023–2024
Peak Salary
$123,8802024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2023–2024
$105,833 in 2023 is worth about $110,616 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Senior Policy AdvisorColleges and Universities | $123,880Benefits $150Total $124,030 |
| 2023 | Senior Policy Advisor / Conseillère principale en politiquesColleges and Universities / Collèges et Universités | $105,833Benefits $135Total $105,968 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
In 2024, Maria Knyazeva's $123,880 salary works out to roughly $88,541 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 28.5%. It is up about 17% on the $105,833 paid in 2023. That is about 2% above the 2024 median of $121,797 for Senior Policy Advisor on the Sunshine List. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$88,541
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.5%
- vs. 2024 Senior Policy Advisor median
- +2%
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Estimate only: 2024 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.