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Michael Cobb

University of Toronto/Professor of English

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$233,291

2025

Total Compensation

$233,417

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,319

University of Toronto

Years on List

15

2011–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2011–2025Line chart of 15 yearly values, from $114,767 in 2011 to $233,417 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K$250K201120142017201920222025

Full History
20112025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025University Of TorontoProfessor of English$233,291$126$233,417
2024University Of TorontoProfessor of English$205,395$129$205,524
2023University Of Toronto$209,742$129$209,870
2022University Of TorontoProfessor of English$190,732$136$190,868
2021University Of TorontoProfessor of English$181,564$143$181,707
2020University Of TorontoProfessor of English$165,992$151$166,143
2019University Of TorontoProfessor of English$172,914$180$173,095
2018University of TorontoProfessor of English$166,183$201$166,384
2017University of TorontoProfessor of English$149,727$224$149,950
2016University of TorontoProfessor of English$157,272$260$157,533
2015University of TorontoProfessor Of English$142,691$283$142,974
2014University of TorontoProfessor of English$139,443$306$139,749
2013University of TorontoProfessor of English$122,191$306$122,497
2012University of TorontoProfessor of English$125,748$304$126,053
2011University of TorontoProfessor of English$114,474$293$114,767

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Michael Cobb's $233,291 salary works out to roughly $147,584 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 34.4%. For comparison, the median Professor of English on the 2025 list was paid $226,358; this salary is about 3% more. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $205,395, that is a rise of about 14%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$147,584
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.4%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of English median
+3%

Where does $233,291 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.

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