Ray Robert Lapierre
Mcmaster University/Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$252,9932025
Total Compensation
$253,510Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#135Mcmaster University
Years on List
122007–2025
Salary History
Full History
2007–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Professor | $252,993 | $517 | $253,510 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Professor | $224,529 | $517 | $225,046 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $218,371 | $501 | $218,872 |
| 2016 | McMaster University | Professor / Department Chair | $185,711 | $227 | $185,938 |
| 2014 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $164,354 | $175 | $164,529 |
| 2013 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Associate Chair | $159,927 | $175 | $160,101 |
| 2012 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Associate Chair | $154,901 | $175 | $155,076 |
| 2011 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Associate Chair | $148,278 | $187 | $148,465 |
| 2010 | McMaster University | Associate Professor | $142,164 | $213 | $142,378 |
| 2009 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Associate Chair | $136,174 | $234 | $136,408 |
| 2008 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor/Associate Chair | $128,367 | $272 | $128,639 |
| 2007 | McMaster University | Associate Chair/Assistant Professor | $119,950 | $284 | $120,234 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Ray Robert Lapierre's $252,993 salary works out to roughly $157,467 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 35.6%. It is up about 13% on the $224,529 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2007. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$157,467
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +86%
Where does $252,993 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.