Peter Herman

University of Toronto/Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$283,846

2025

Total Compensation

$283,972

Incl. $126 benefits

Employer Rank

#574

University of Toronto

Years on List

2001–2025

Salary History

Full History
2001–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$283,846	$126	$283,972
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$252,012	$129	$252,141
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$260,102	$129	$260,230
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$237,943	$136	$238,079
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$228,452	$143	$228,595
2020	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$222,032	$151	$222,183
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$218,127	$180	$218,307
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$205,843	$201	$206,045
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$195,699	$224	$195,922
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$200,620	$260	$200,880
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Electrical And Computer Engineering	$190,484	$283	$190,767
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$189,970	$306	$190,276
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$184,428	$306	$184,734
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$181,791	$306	$182,097
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering	$174,602	$306	$174,908
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering	$162,582	$295	$162,876
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering	$149,664	$283	$149,948
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering	$150,145	$283	$150,428
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering	$150,019	$283	$150,302
2006	University of Toronto	Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering	$145,056	$299	$145,355
2005	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer Eng.	$134,271	$332	$134,603
2004	University of Toronto	Prof., Elect'l. & Computer Eng'g.	$130,736	$349	$131,085
2003	University of Toronto	Professor, Electrical & Computer Eng	$122,403	$352	$122,755
2002	University of Toronto	Prof. Electrical & Computer Engineering	$107,295	$327	$107,621
2001	University of Toronto	Prof Electrical & Computer Engineering	$108,496	$316	$108,812

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $283,846 Peter Herman earned in 2025, roughly $171,860 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 37.5%. That is about 2% above the 2025 median of $277,486 for Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the Sunshine List. The name has been on the Sunshine List 25 years in all, first in 2001. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$171,860
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~37.5%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering median: +2%

Where does $283,846 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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