Ran Hirschl

University of Toronto/Professor, Political Science

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$384,510

2025

Total Compensation

$384,762

Incl. $251 benefits

Employer Rank

#145

University of Toronto

Years on List

2005–2025

Salary History

Full History
2005–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor, Political Science	$384,510	$251	$384,762
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor, Political Science	$345,084	$258	$345,342
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$183,408	$133	$183,541
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$196,788	$520	$197,309
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Political Science	$191,697	$566	$192,263
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$188,021	$612	$188,633
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$182,609	$612	$183,221
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$172,507	$612	$173,119
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$159,939	$612	$160,551
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$138,355	$589	$138,944
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$146,250	$567	$146,817
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Political Science	$141,144	$567	$141,710
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Political Science	$122,450	$567	$123,016
2006	University of Toronto	Professor of Political Science	$118,272	$598	$118,870
2005	University of Toronto	Professor, Political Science	$116,283	$610	$116,893

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Ran Hirschl's $384,510 salary works out to roughly $218,639 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 41.7%. It is up about 11% on the $345,084 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 15 years in all, first in 2005. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay: ~$218,639
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~41.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Political Science median: +69%

Where does $384,510 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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