Michael Lettieri

University of Toronto/Professor, Department of Language Studies

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$285,039

Total compensation $287,168, including $2,129 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#355

University of Toronto

Years on List

2002–2023

Peak Salary

$285,039

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2002–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2002–2023

$101,787 in 2002 is worth about $167,134 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	University Of Toronto	Professor, Department of Language StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$285,039Benefits $2,129Total $287,168	$2,129	$287,168
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor, Department of Language StudiesUniversity Of Toronto	$254,901Benefits $136Total $255,038	$136	$255,038
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor and Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity Of Toronto	$255,518Benefits $143Total $255,661	$143	$255,661
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor and Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity Of Toronto	$248,347Benefits $151Total $248,498	$151	$248,498
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor, Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity Of Toronto	$237,061Benefits $2,882Total $239,943	$2,882	$239,943
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Vice Dean, Academic Experience, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity of Toronto	$252,999Benefits $3,283Total $256,283	$3,283	$256,283
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Vice Dean, Academic Experience, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity of Toronto	$228,578Benefits $1,736Total $230,314	$1,736	$230,314
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Acting Vice Dean Undergraduate, University of Toronto MississaugaUniversity of Toronto	$261,556Benefits $520Total $262,077	$520	$262,077
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Italian And Acting Vice Dean Undergraduate, University Of Toronto MississaugaUniversity of Toronto	$193,851Benefits $566Total $194,417	$566	$194,417
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$199,728Benefits $612Total $200,340	$612	$200,340
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Chair of Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$178,202Benefits $612Total $178,813	$612	$178,813
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Chair of Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$189,453Benefits $612Total $190,065	$612	$190,065
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Chair of Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$166,368Benefits $612Total $166,980	$612	$166,980
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Chair of Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$172,181Benefits $589Total $172,770	$589	$172,770
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Italian and Chair of Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$151,561Benefits $567Total $152,128	$567	$152,128
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Italian/Chair, Language StudiesUniversity of Toronto	$150,669Benefits $567Total $151,236	$567	$151,236
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Italian/Chair, French, German, ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$147,942Benefits $567Total $148,509	$567	$148,509
2006	University of Toronto	Professor Italian & Chair French, German, ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$152,003Benefits $599Total $152,602	$599	$152,602
2005	University of Toronto	Prof, Italian/Chr, French/German/ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$123,549Benefits $657Total $124,206	$657	$124,206
2004	University of Toronto	Prof, Italian/Chr, Fre., German, ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$118,344Benefits $621Total $118,965	$621	$118,965
2003	University of Toronto	Prof., & ChairFrench, German, ItalianUniversity of Toronto	$114,459Benefits $559Total $115,018	$559	$115,018
2002	University of Toronto	Prof Italian VP UTM, Asc Dean HumanitiesUniversity of Toronto	$101,787Benefits $497Total $102,284	$497	$102,284

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Michael Lettieri was paid $285,039 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $169,967, an effective income-tax rate of about 38.7%. Compared with 2022, when the figure was $254,901, that is a rise of about 12%. Michael Lettieri has appeared on the list 22 times since 2002. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$169,967
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~38.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~40.4%

Where does $285,039 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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.

Also at University of Toronto
2023

Also at University of Toronto, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Brian Golden	Professor of Strategic Management	$650,860	$651,118
2	Brian Silverman	Professor of Strategic Management	$611,828	$612,086
3	Alan Aspuru-Guzik	Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science	$562,716	$598,572
4	Meric Gertler	President; Professor of Geography and Planning	$486,192	$590,615
5	Wei-Yi (Scott) Liao	Professor of Accounting	$570,724	$572,939
6	David Goldreich	Professor of Finance	$564,232	$564,538
7	Anita Mcgahan	Professor of Strategic Management	$557,594	$557,702
8	Moon Hung Wong	Professor of Accounting	$530,178	$531,270
9	Alexander Dyck	Professor of Finance	$530,667	$530,925
10	William Strange	Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy	$527,992	$528,207