Pekka Sinervo
University of Toronto/Professor of Physics
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$422,9892025
Total Compensation
$423,115Incl. $126 benefits
Employer Rank
#96University of Toronto
Years on List
271998–2025
Salary History
Full History
1998–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $422,989 | $126 | $423,115 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $373,950 | $129 | $374,078 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $361,170 | $129 | $361,299 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $330,594 | $136 | $330,730 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $330,824 | $143 | $330,967 |
| 2020 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $334,608 | $151 | $334,760 |
| 2019 | University Of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $320,649 | $180 | $320,829 |
| 2018 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $313,670 | $201 | $313,872 |
| 2017 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $308,284 | $224 | $308,508 |
| 2016 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $311,480 | $260 | $311,741 |
| 2015 | University of Toronto | Professor Of Physics | $288,407 | $283 | $288,690 |
| 2014 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $286,343 | $306 | $286,649 |
| 2013 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $281,889 | $306 | $282,195 |
| 2012 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $276,823 | $306 | $277,129 |
| 2011 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $269,522 | $306 | $269,828 |
| 2010 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $258,391 | $295 | $258,686 |
| 2009 | University of Toronto | Professor of Physics | $283,391 | $283 | $283,674 |
| 2008 | University of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $304,936 | $283 | $305,219 |
| 2007 | University of Toronto | Professor, Physics/Dean/Vice-Provost, First-Entry Programs, University of Toronto | $303,755 | $283 | $304,039 |
| 2006 | University of Toronto | Dean, Arts & Science & Vice-Provost | $292,825 | $299 | $293,124 |
| 2005 | University of Toronto | Professor, Physics/Dean, Arts & Science | $256,005 | $332 | $256,337 |
| 2004 | University of Toronto | Prof., Physics/Dean, Arts & Science | $238,600 | $349 | $238,949 |
| 2003 | University of Toronto | Prof., Physics & Dean, Arts & Science | $232,183 | $348 | $232,530 |
| 2002 | University of Toronto | Prof. Physics & Vice Dean Arts & Science | $149,295 | $348 | $149,643 |
| 2001 | University of Toronto | Prof Physics & Vice Dean Arts & Science | $146,745 | $348 | $147,093 |
| 1999 | University of Toronto | Professor and Chair of Physics | $116,570 | $324 | $116,894 |
| 1998 | University of Toronto | Professor 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.