Melissa Watkins
University of Guelph/Project Director, Food From Thought
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$157,8112025
Total Compensation
$158,416Incl. $605 benefits
Employer Rank
#701University of Guelph
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $157,811 | $605 | $158,416 |
| 2024 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $141,551 | $572 | $142,123 |
| 2023 | University Of Guelph | — | $101,981 | $555 | $102,537 |
| 2022 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $127,747 | $567 | $128,314 |
| 2021 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $122,915 | $659 | $123,574 |
| 2020 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $116,186 | $685 | $116,871 |
| 2019 | University Of Guelph | Project Director, Food From Thought | $102,276 | $611 | $102,886 |
| 2018 | University of Guelph | Manager, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs/University of Guelph Agreement | $113,409 | $1,226 | $114,635 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Melissa Watkins's 2025 salary of $157,811 comes to roughly $108,184 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.0% effective) is deducted. It is up about 11% on the $141,551 paid in 2024. Melissa Watkins has appeared on the list 8 times since 2018. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$108,184
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $157,811 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.