Paul Hess

University of Toronto/Associate Professor of Geography

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$241,249

2025

Total Compensation

$241,375

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,146

University of Toronto

Years on List

2010–2025

Salary History

Full History
2010–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of Geography	$241,249	$126	$241,375
2024	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of Geography	$209,038	$129	$209,166
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$183,842	$129	$183,971
2022	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of Geography	$190,041	$136	$190,177
2021	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of Geography	$180,816	$143	$180,960
2020	University Of Toronto	Associate Professor of Geography	$175,904	$151	$176,055
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$170,705	$180	$170,885
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$162,563	$201	$162,764
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$155,012	$224	$155,236
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$138,932	$260	$139,193
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Geography	$125,581	$283	$125,864
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$133,525	$306	$133,831
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$127,448	$305	$127,752
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$120,945	$296	$121,241
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$115,255	$282	$115,537
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$106,302	$251	$106,553

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Paul Hess's $241,249 salary works out to roughly $151,576 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 34.9%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $209,038, that is a rise of about 15%. Among those listed as Associate Professor of Geography in 2025, the median was $180,520; this salary sits about 34% above it. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$151,576
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~34.9%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Associate Professor of Geography median: +34%

Where does $241,249 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.

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