Peter Benson

University of Toronto/Professor of Law

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$328,520

2025

Total Compensation

$328,520

Incl. $0 benefits

Employer Rank

#315

University of Toronto

Years on List

1999–2025

Salary History

Full History
1999–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$328,520	$0	$328,520
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$289,910	$118	$290,028
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$297,138	$129	$297,267
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$271,246	$136	$271,382
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$258,542	$143	$258,685
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$237,563	$151	$237,714
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Law	$232,713	$180	$232,893
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$241,630	$308	$241,937
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$236,196	$448	$236,644
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$237,879	$520	$238,400
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Law	$220,300	$566	$220,866
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$218,762	$612	$219,374
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$196,555	$612	$197,167
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$192,580	$612	$193,192
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$205,167	$612	$205,779
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$197,734	$589	$198,323
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$191,478	$567	$192,045
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Law	$186,579	$567	$187,146
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Law	$163,714	$354	$164,068
2006	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$158,927	$299	$159,226
2005	University of Toronto	Professor, Law	$163,500	$332	$163,832
2004	University of Toronto	Professor, Law	$159,901	$7,823	$167,724
2003	University of Toronto	Professor, Law	$156,592	$8,062	$164,654
2002	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$143,205	$8,222	$151,427
2001	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$128,571	$9,117	$137,687
2000	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$114,687	$9,564	$124,252
1999	University of Toronto	Professor of Law	$109,605	$2,623	$112,228

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Peter Benson's $328,520 salary works out to roughly $192,621 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 39.7%. Within University of Toronto, Peter Benson's total compensation of $328,520 was the #315 of 7,392, against a median salary of $147,726. That is about 13% more than the $289,910 paid in 2024. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay: ~$192,621
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~39.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Law median: +14%

Where does $328,520 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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