Peter Graefe
Mcmaster University/Professor / Department Chair
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$218,6962025
Total Compensation
$219,213Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#358Mcmaster University
Years on List
152011–2025
Salary History
Full History
2011–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Professor / Department Chair | $218,696 | $517 | $219,213 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Associate Professor / Department Chair | $201,437 | $517 | $201,954 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $180,834 | $501 | $181,336 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $175,629 | $449 | $176,078 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $178,219 | $392 | $178,611 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $170,609 | $348 | $170,957 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $163,766 | $272 | $164,038 |
| 2018 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $156,615 | $218 | $156,833 |
| 2017 | Mcmaster University | Associate Professor | $149,643 | $227 | $149,870 |
| 2016 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $135,745 | $227 | $135,972 |
| 2015 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $133,037 | $194 | $133,231 |
| 2014 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $127,799 | $175 | $127,974 |
| 2013 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $121,501 | $175 | $121,675 |
| 2012 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $114,684 | $175 | $114,858 |
| 2011 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $107,254 | $194 | $107,448 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Peter Graefe's $218,696 salary works out to roughly $140,225 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 33.4%. For comparison, the median Department Chair & Professor on the 2025 list was paid $223,765; this salary is about 2% less. Peter Graefe has appeared on the list 15 times since 2011. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$140,225
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Department Chair & Professor median
- −2%
Where does $218,696 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.