Pouyan Foroughi
York University/Assistant Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$280,6222025
Total Compensation
$281,578Incl. $956 benefits
Employer Rank
#112York University
Years on List
62020–2025
Salary History
Full History
2020–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | York University | Assistant Professor | $280,622 | $956 | $281,578 |
| 2024 | York University | Assistant Professor | $289,156 | $956 | $290,113 |
| 2023 | York University | — | $245,170 | $956 | $246,126 |
| 2022 | York University | Assistant Professor | $243,357 | $993 | $244,350 |
| 2021 | York University | Assistant Professor | $232,475 | $1,065 | $233,540 |
| 2020 | York University | Assistant Professor | $229,983 | $1,058 | $231,041 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Pouyan Foroughi's $280,622 salary works out to roughly $170,362 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 37.3%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $289,156, that is a drop of about 3%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 6 years in all, first in 2020. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$170,362
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Assistant Professor median
- +104%
Where does $280,622 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.