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Pekka Sinervo

University of Toronto/Professor of Physics

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$422,989

2025

Total Compensation

$423,115

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#96

University of Toronto

Years on List

27

1998–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 1998–2025Line chart of 27 yearly values, from $104,805 in 1998 to $423,115 in 2025.$0$100K$200K$300K$400K$500K199820052010201420192025

Full History
19982025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$422,989$126$423,115
2024University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$373,950$129$374,078
2023University Of Toronto$361,170$129$361,299
2022University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$330,594$136$330,730
2021University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$330,824$143$330,967
2020University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$334,608$151$334,760
2019University Of TorontoProfessor of Physics$320,649$180$320,829
2018University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$313,670$201$313,872
2017University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$308,284$224$308,508
2016University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$311,480$260$311,741
2015University of TorontoProfessor Of Physics$288,407$283$288,690
2014University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$286,343$306$286,649
2013University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$281,889$306$282,195
2012University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$276,823$306$277,129
2011University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$269,522$306$269,828
2010University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$258,391$295$258,686
2009University of TorontoProfessor of Physics$283,391$283$283,674
2008University of TorontoProfessor, Physics$304,936$283$305,219
2007University of TorontoProfessor, Physics/Dean/Vice-Provost, First-Entry Programs, University of Toronto$303,755$283$304,039
2006University of TorontoDean, Arts & Science & Vice-Provost$292,825$299$293,124
2005University of TorontoProfessor, Physics/Dean, Arts & Science$256,005$332$256,337
2004University of TorontoProf., Physics/Dean, Arts & Science$238,600$349$238,949
2003University of TorontoProf., Physics & Dean, Arts & Science$232,183$348$232,530
2002University of TorontoProf. Physics & Vice Dean Arts & Science$149,295$348$149,643
2001University of TorontoProf Physics & Vice Dean Arts & Science$146,745$348$147,093
1999University of TorontoProfessor and Chair of Physics$116,570$324$116,894
1998University of TorontoProfessor and Chair of Physics$104,514$291$104,805

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $422,989 Pekka Sinervo earned in 2025, roughly $236,521 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 42.8%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $373,950, that is a rise of about 13%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 27 years in all, first in 1998. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$236,521
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~42.8%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Physics median
+67%

Where does $422,989 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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