Mark Biesinger

University of Western Ontario/Director, Research Centre

2025 Salary

$157,748

Total compensation $157,847, including $100 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#969

University of Western Ontario

Years on List

2012–2025

Peak Salary

$157,748

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2012–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2012–2025

$102,145 in 2012 is worth about $137,816 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Western Ontario	Director, Research CentreUniversity Of Western Ontario	$157,748	$100	$157,847
2024	University Of Western Ontario	Director, Research CentreUniversity Of Western Ontario	$152,180	$90	$152,270
2023	University Of Western Ontario	Director, Research CentreUniversity Of Western Ontario	$147,099	$89	$147,188
2022	University Of Western Ontario	Director, Research CentreUniversity Of Western Ontario	$140,414	$89	$140,503
2021	University Of Western Ontario	Director, Research CentreUniversity Of Western Ontario	$136,223	$92	$136,315
2020	University Of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity Of Western Ontario	$134,994	$96	$135,090
2019	University Of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity Of Western Ontario	$128,870	$96	$128,966
2018	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$122,835	$108	$122,943
2017	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$117,864	$108	$117,972
2016	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$114,773	$103	$114,875
2015	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$111,829	$92	$111,921
2014	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$109,557	$95	$109,652
2013	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$106,226	$100	$106,326
2012	University of Western Ontario	Research ScientistUniversity of Western Ontario	$102,145	$95	$102,240

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Mark Biesinger was paid $157,748 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $108,149, an effective income-tax rate of about 28.0%. On total compensation of $157,847, Mark Biesinger ranked #969 of 1,963 disclosed at University of Western Ontario that year, where the median salary was $156,504. That is about 4% more than the $152,180 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$108,149
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~28.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~31.4%

Where does $157,748 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.

Also at University of Western Ontario
2025

Also at University of Western Ontario, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Julian Birkinshaw	Dean, Ivey Business School/Professor	$656,640	$658,561
2	John Yoo	Dean/Professor/Medical Doctor	$632,707	$632,807
3	Anthony Tang	Professor/Medical Doctor	$625,000	$625,030
4	Alan Shepard	President and Vice-Chancellor	$506,000	$550,608
5	Stephen Williamson	Professor	$446,079	$446,179
6	Ruban Chelladurai	Associate Vice-President (Planning and Budgeting)	$421,618	$421,648
7	Pratima (Tima) Bansal	Professor/Executive Director, Network for Business Sustainability	$410,750	$410,849
8	Kun Ping Lu	Professor	$406,799	$408,276
9	Paul Beamish	Professor	$401,974	$401,974
10	Kenneth Coley	Dean, Faculty of Engineering/Professor	$396,192	$396,292