Michael Luke
University of Toronto/Professor of Physics
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$314,0222025
Total Compensation
$314,148Incl. $126 benefits
Employer Rank
#391University of Toronto
Years on List
232003–2025
Salary History
Full History
2003–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $314,022 | $126 | $314,148 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $276,971 | $129 | $277,100 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $283,452 | $129 | $283,581 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $258,396 | $136 | $258,532 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $246,311 | $143 | $246,454 |
| 2020 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $241,524 | $151 | $241,675 |
| 2019 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $250,720 | $1,350 | $252,070 |
| 2018 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $243,912 | $1,611 | $245,523 |
| 2017 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $224,522 | $224 | $224,745 |
| 2016 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $225,663 | $260 | $225,923 |
| 2015 | University of Toronto | Professor Of Physics | $208,457 | $283 | $208,741 |
| 2014 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $206,951 | $306 | $207,257 |
| 2013 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $213,729 | $2,086 | $215,815 |
| 2012 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Physics | $219,397 | $3,364 | $222,760 |
| 2011 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Physics | $212,702 | $4,129 | $216,831 |
| 2010 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Physics | $196,185 | $4,295 | $200,480 |
| 2009 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Physics | $185,855 | $4,283 | $190,138 |
| 2008 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Physics | $184,411 | $283 | $184,694 |
| 2007 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Physics | $176,580 | $283 | $176,863 |
| 2006 | University of Toronto | Professor Chair of Physics | $158,377 | $299 | $158,676 |
| 2005 | University of Toronto | Prof./Chair, Physics | $132,638 | $332 | $132,970 |
| 2004 | University of Toronto | Professor/Chair, Physics | $115,709 | $317 | $116,025 |
| 2003 | University of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $101,201 | $281 | $101,482 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael Luke was paid $314,022 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $185,883, an effective income-tax rate of about 39.1%. It is up about 13% on the $276,971 paid in 2024. Within University of Toronto, Michael Luke's total compensation of $314,148 was the #391 of 7,392, against a median salary of $147,726. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$185,883
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor of Physics median
- +24%
Where does $314,022 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.