Michael Drescher
University of Waterloo/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$171,3232025
Total Compensation
$172,160Incl. $838 benefits
Employer Rank
#983University of Waterloo
Years on List
102016–2025
Salary History
Full History
2016–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $171,323 | $838 | $172,160 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $160,501 | $687 | $161,188 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $151,867 | $586 | $152,453 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $140,905 | $489 | $141,394 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $135,795 | $175 | $135,970 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $132,263 | $149 | $132,412 |
| 2019 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $127,847 | $150 | $127,997 |
| 2018 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $121,372 | $148 | $121,520 |
| 2017 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $114,763 | $154 | $114,918 |
| 2016 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $108,658 | $160 | $108,818 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $171,323 Michael Drescher earned in 2025, roughly $115,620 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 29.3%. That is about 7% more than the $160,501 paid in 2024. Michael Drescher has appeared on the list 10 times since 2016. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$115,620
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −2%
Where does $171,323 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.