Peter Backx
York University/Professor/Canada Research Chair
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$346,5032025
Total Compensation
$347,056Incl. $553 benefits
Employer Rank
#44York University
Years on List
102016–2025
Salary History
Full History
2016–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | York University | Professor/Canada Research Chair | $346,503 | $553 | $347,056 |
| 2024 | York University | Professor/Canada Research Chair | $356,151 | $490 | $356,641 |
| 2023 | York University | — | $308,828 | $452 | $309,279 |
| 2022 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $306,924 | $500 | $307,424 |
| 2021 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $295,022 | $795 | $295,817 |
| 2020 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $292,375 | $1,058 | $293,433 |
| 2019 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $288,445 | $1,104 | $289,549 |
| 2018 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $272,354 | $1,229 | $273,582 |
| 2017 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $269,340 | $1,229 | $270,568 |
| 2016 | York University | Professor / Canada Research Chair | $264,000 | $1,192 | $265,192 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Peter Backx's 2025 salary of $346,503 comes to roughly $200,977 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 40.4% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Professor & Canada Research Chair on the 2025 list was paid $234,337; this salary is about 48% more. It is down about 3% from the $356,151 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$200,977
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor & Canada Research Chair median
- +48%
Where does $346,503 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.