Michael Rubinstein
University of Waterloo/Professor
2025 Salary
$210,417Total compensation $211,445, including $1,028 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#562University of Waterloo
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$210,4172025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$101,454 in 2008 is worth about $146,001 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $210,417Benefits $1,028Total $211,445 |
| 2024 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $181,471Benefits $861Total $182,333 |
| 2023 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $183,692Benefits $749Total $184,442 |
| 2022 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $182,023Benefits $631Total $182,654 |
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $176,880Benefits $479Total $177,358 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $171,354Benefits $457Total $171,811 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $164,961Benefits $466Total $165,426 |
| 2018 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $146,771Benefits $468Total $147,239 |
| 2017 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $140,687Benefits $495Total $141,182 |
| 2016 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $146,855Benefits $524Total $147,379 |
| 2015 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $140,782Benefits $545Total $141,327 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $134,273Benefits $520Total $134,793 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $127,156Benefits $391Total $127,547 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $120,352Benefits $419Total $120,771 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $107,063Benefits $945Total $108,008 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $106,574Benefits $979Total $107,553 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $105,147Benefits $978Total $106,125 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $101,454Benefits $941Total $102,395 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael Rubinstein was paid $210,417 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $135,944, an effective income-tax rate of about 32.8%. At University of Waterloo, 2,376 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $153,961; Michael Rubinstein's total compensation of $211,445 ranked #562. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$135,944
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.4%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +55%
Where does $210,417 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.