Michael L. Waite
University of Waterloo/Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$197,2932025
Total Compensation
$198,257Incl. $964 benefits
Employer Rank
#714University of Waterloo
Years on List
132013–2025
Salary History
Full History
2013–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $197,293 | $964 | $198,257 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Professor | $185,432 | $793 | $186,225 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $175,670 | $680 | $176,350 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $163,824 | $568 | $164,393 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $160,340 | $428 | $160,768 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $156,475 | $406 | $156,881 |
| 2019 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $147,227 | $409 | $147,636 |
| 2018 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $137,951 | $407 | $138,358 |
| 2017 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $119,193 | $427 | $119,620 |
| 2016 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $125,408 | $295 | $125,703 |
| 2015 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $118,494 | $197 | $118,690 |
| 2014 | University of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $100,975 | $184 | $101,159 |
| 2013 | University of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $103,438 | $137 | $103,575 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Michael L. Waite's 2025 salary of $197,293 comes to roughly $129,305 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 31.7% effective) is deducted. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $185,432, that is a rise of about 6%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 13 years in all, first in 2013. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$129,305
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +45%
Where does $197,293 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.