Matthew Thomson

University of Western Ontario/Associate Professor

2022 Salary — last year on the list

$120,666

Total compensation $120,710, including $44 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2022

Employer Rank

#1,263

University of Western Ontario

Years on List

2009–2022

Peak Salary

$238,078

2021

Full 2022 roster at University of Western Ontario →·See where $120,666 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2009–2022. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2022

$178,509 in 2009 is worth about $256,217 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2022	University Of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$120,666Benefits $44Total $120,710	$44	$120,710
2021	University Of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$238,078Benefits $92Total $238,170	$92	$238,170
2020	University Of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$231,537Benefits $96Total $231,633	$96	$231,633
2019	University Of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$224,683Benefits $96Total $224,779	$96	$224,779
2018	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$227,351Benefits $108Total $227,459	$108	$227,459
2017	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$222,959Benefits $108Total $223,067	$108	$223,067
2016	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$209,794Benefits $103Total $209,897	$103	$209,897
2015	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$204,917Benefits $92Total $205,009	$92	$205,009
2014	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$197,664Benefits $95Total $197,760	$95	$197,760
2013	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$189,817Benefits $100Total $189,917	$100	$189,917
2012	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$203,756Benefits $95Total $203,851	$95	$203,851
2011	University of Western Ontario	Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$178,464Benefits $101Total $178,565	$101	$178,565
2010	University of Western Ontario	Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$179,160Benefits $112Total $179,272	$112	$179,272
2009	University of Western Ontario	Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$178,509Benefits $114Total $178,623	$114	$178,623

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate

Matthew Thomson was paid $120,666 in 2022; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $84,862, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.0%. Among those listed as Associate Professor in 2022, the median was $156,960; this salary sits about 23% below it. That is about 49% less than the $238,078 paid in 2021. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$84,862
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~26.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,453
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~29.7%
vs. 2022 Associate Professor median: −23%

Where does $120,666 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2022 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
2022

Also at University of Western Ontario, 2022
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Sharon Hodgson	Dean / Lecturer	$578,760	$578,849
2	John Yoo	Dean / Professor / Medical Doctor	$564,456	$564,545
3	Anthony Tang	Professor/Medical Doctor	$550,000	$550,027
4	Alan Shepard	President and Vice-Chancellor	$479,600	$518,719
5	Stephen Williamson	Professor	$459,270	$459,359
6	Ruban Chelladurai	Associate Vice-President - Planning, Budgeting, and Information Technology	$381,626	$381,715
7	Stephen R. Foerster	Professor	$359,738	$359,827
8	Walid Busaba	Associate Professor	$355,869	$355,958
9	Kenneth Coley	Dean / Professor	$354,692	$354,781
10	George Athanassakos	Professor	$352,655	$352,655