Ponnambalam Selvaganapathy
McMaster University/Professor / Director
2025 Salary
$234,838Total compensation $235,355, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#242McMaster University
Years on List
172009–2025
Peak Salary
$234,8382025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$107,089 in 2009 is worth about $153,706 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $234,838Benefits $517Total $235,355 |
| 2024 | Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $222,928Benefits $517Total $223,445 |
| 2023 | Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $215,610Benefits $501Total $216,112 |
| 2022 | Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $209,786Benefits $449Total $210,235 |
| 2021 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $200,693Benefits $392Total $201,086 |
| 2020 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $191,151Benefits $348Total $191,499 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $182,547Benefits $272Total $182,819 |
| 2018 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $174,674Benefits $2,360Total $177,033 |
| 2017 | ProfessorMcmaster University | $166,463Benefits $227Total $166,690 |
| 2016 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $158,069Benefits $227Total $158,296 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $154,776Benefits $194Total $154,971 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $141,373Benefits $175Total $141,548 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,902Benefits $175Total $137,077 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $130,423Benefits $175Total $130,598 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $121,846Benefits $194Total $122,040 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,664Benefits $213Total $114,877 |
| 2009 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $107,089Benefits $234Total $107,323 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $234,838 Ponnambalam Selvaganapathy earned in 2025, roughly $148,360 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 36.8%. Among those listed as Director & Professor in 2025, the median was $229,960; this salary sits about 2% above it. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $222,928, that is a rise of about 5%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$148,360
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.8%
- vs. 2025 Director & Professor median
- +2%
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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.