Marilyn Burns
Trent University/Vice-President, Communications and Enrolment
2025 Salary
$227,167Total compensation $228,410, including $1,243 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#28Trent University
Years on List
132013–2025
Peak Salary
$228,3542024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2013–2025
$106,649 in 2013 is worth about $142,605 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vice-President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $227,167Benefits $1,243Total $228,410 |
| 2024 | Vice-President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $228,354Benefits $1,187Total $229,541 |
| 2023 | Vice-President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $204,339Benefits $998Total $205,337 |
| 2022 | Vice-President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $183,201Benefits $972Total $184,173 |
| 2021 | Vice President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $183,201Benefits $853Total $184,055 |
| 2020 | Vice President, Communications and EnrolmentTrent University | $181,152Benefits $722Total $181,874 |
| 2019 | Associate Vice President, Communications and RecruitmentTrent University | $156,548Benefits $1,816Total $158,364 |
| 2018 | Associate Vice President, Communications and RecruitmentTrent University | $157,779Benefits $4,858Total $162,637 |
| 2017 | Associate Vice President, Marketing And RecruitmentTrent University | $152,438Benefits $1,944Total $154,382 |
| 2016 | Associate Vice President, Marketing And RecruitmentTrent University | $138,016Benefits $434Total $138,450 |
| 2015 | Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, Recruitment and AdmissionsTrent University | $128,748Benefits $460Total $129,208 |
| 2014 | Executive Director, Marketing and CommunicationsTrent University | $114,834Benefits $4,322Total $119,155 |
| 2013 | Director, Marketing and CommunicationsTrent University | $106,649Benefits $1,545Total $108,195 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Marilyn Burns was paid $227,167 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $144,512, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.0%. That is about 1% less than the $228,354 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 13 years in all, first in 2013. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$144,512
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.4%
Where does $227,167 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.