Rafael Kleiman
McMaster University/Canada Research Chair / Professor / Department Chair
2025 Salary
$280,242Total compensation $280,759, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#79McMaster University
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$280,2422025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$103,642 in 2003 is worth about $165,544 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University | $280,242Benefits $517Total $280,759 |
| 2024 | Canada Research Chair / Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $266,033Benefits $517Total $266,550 |
| 2023 | Canada Research Chair / Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $258,118Benefits $501Total $258,619 |
| 2022 | Canada Research Chair / Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $251,185Benefits $449Total $251,635 |
| 2021 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University | $243,952Benefits $392Total $244,344 |
| 2020 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University | $220,049Benefits $348Total $220,397 |
| 2019 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / Director / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $210,626Benefits $272Total $210,898 |
| 2018 | Canada Research Chair/Professor/Director/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $214,772Benefits $218Total $214,989 |
| 2017 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / DirectorMcmaster University | $205,633Benefits $227Total $205,860 |
| 2016 | Canada Research Chair / Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $198,729Benefits $227Total $198,957 |
| 2015 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $198,796Benefits $194Total $198,990 |
| 2014 | Professor / Canada Research Chair / DirectorMcMaster University | $185,131Benefits $175Total $185,305 |
| 2013 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $180,236Benefits $175Total $180,410 |
| 2012 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $175,225Benefits $175Total $175,400 |
| 2011 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $169,788Benefits $194Total $169,982 |
| 2010 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $163,155Benefits $213Total $163,368 |
| 2009 | Professor/Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $155,821Benefits $234Total $156,055 |
| 2008 | Canada Research Chair/DirectorMcMaster University | $148,715Benefits $272Total $148,987 |
| 2007 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $141,525Benefits $619Total $142,144 |
| 2006 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $134,149Benefits $295Total $134,444 |
| 2005 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $129,194Benefits $295Total $129,489 |
| 2004 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $147,904Benefits $286Total $148,191 |
| 2003 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $103,642Benefits $178Total $103,819 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Rafael Kleiman was paid $280,242 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $170,185, an effective income-tax rate of about 37.3%. That is about 5% more than the $266,033 paid in 2024. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 23 years in all, first in 2003. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$170,185
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.3%
Where does $280,242 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.