Michael Godfrey
University of Waterloo/Professor
2025 Salary
$232,417Total compensation $233,532, including $1,115 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#325University of Waterloo
Years on List
212005–2025
Peak Salary
$232,4172025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2005–2025
$103,326 in 2005 is worth about $158,562 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $232,417Benefits $1,115Total $233,532 |
| 2024 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $196,224Benefits $931Total $197,155 |
| 2023 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $198,581Benefits $811Total $199,391 |
| 2022 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $198,596Benefits $688Total $199,284 |
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $194,702Benefits $527Total $195,229 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $190,157Benefits $507Total $190,664 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $184,255Benefits $520Total $184,775 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $178,304Benefits $526Total $178,830 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $172,679Benefits $562Total $173,241 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $168,048Benefits $599Total $168,647 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $166,617Benefits $631Total $167,248 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $164,650Benefits $608Total $165,258 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $154,391Benefits $462Total $154,853 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $131,741Benefits $505Total $132,246 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $129,815Benefits $1,139Total $130,953 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $134,976Benefits $1,179Total $136,154 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $129,999Benefits $1,178Total $131,177 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $122,588Benefits $1,137Total $123,724 |
| 2007 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $115,660Benefits $975Total $116,635 |
| 2006 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $109,353Benefits $838Total $110,191 |
| 2005 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $103,326Benefits $718Total $104,045 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Michael Godfrey's 2025 salary of $232,417 comes to roughly $147,146 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 34.3% effective) is deducted. Within University of Waterloo, Michael Godfrey's total compensation of $233,532 was the #325 of 2,376, against a median salary of $153,961. That is about 71% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$147,146
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.7%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +71%
Where does $232,417 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.