Rena Mendelson
Toronto Metropolitan University/Professor
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$130,229Total compensation $131,574, including $1,345 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2023
Employer Rank
#1,123Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
261997–2023
Peak Salary
$219,4822021
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Total Compensation History
Full History
1997–2023
$107,778 in 1997 is worth about $195,765 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $130,229Benefits $1,345Total $131,574 |
| 2022 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $185,571Benefits $1,275Total $186,847 |
| 2021 | ProfessorRyerson University | $219,482Benefits $1,182Total $220,665 |
| 2020 | ProfessorRyerson University | $209,842Benefits $1,130Total $210,973 |
| 2019 | ProfessorRyerson University | $208,687Benefits $1,103Total $209,790 |
| 2018 | ProfessorRyerson University | $195,384Benefits $1,295Total $196,678 |
| 2017 | ProfessorRyerson University | $192,065Benefits $1,355Total $193,420 |
| 2016 | ProfessorRyerson University | $186,699Benefits $1,283Total $187,981 |
| 2015 | ProfessorRyerson University | $175,866Benefits $1,148Total $177,014 |
| 2014 | ProfessorRyerson University | $170,309Benefits $919Total $171,228 |
| 2013 | ProfessorRyerson University | $161,569Benefits $2,872Total $164,441 |
| 2012 | ProfessorRyerson University | $157,048Benefits $828Total $157,877 |
| 2011 | ProfessorRyerson University | $145,664Benefits $785Total $146,449 |
| 2010 | ProfessorRyerson University | $146,108Benefits $837Total $146,944 |
| 2009 | ProfessorRyerson University | $145,435Benefits $938Total $146,372 |
| 2008 | ProfessorRyerson University | $140,442Benefits $940Total $141,382 |
| 2007 | ProfessorRyerson University | $131,204Benefits $978Total $132,182 |
| 2006 | ProfessorRyerson University | $118,783Benefits $3,045Total $121,828 |
| 2005 | ProfessorRyerson University | $115,834Benefits $5,328Total $121,162 |
| 2003 | ProfessorRyerson University | $113,301Benefits $5,338Total $118,638 |
| 2002 | Professor, NutritionRyerson University | $129,373Benefits $3,443Total $132,816 |
| 2001 | Associate Vice President, AcademicRyerson Polytechnic University | $115,000Benefits $1,724Total $116,724 |
| 2000 | Associate Vice President, AcademicRyerson Polytechnic University | $127,613Benefits $1,062Total $128,675 |
| 1999 | Associate Vice President, AcademicRyerson Polytechnic University | $118,457Benefits $767Total $119,224 |
| 1998 | Associate Vice President, AcademicRyerson Polytechnic University | $110,433Benefits $664Total $111,097 |
| 1997 | Assoc. Vice-President, AcademicRyerson Polytechnic | $107,778Benefits $628Total $108,406 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Rena Mendelson was paid $130,229 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $91,351, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.2%. Among those listed as Professor in 2023, the median was $128,221; this salary sits about 2% above it. Rena Mendelson has appeared on the list 26 times since 1997. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$91,351
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.9%
- vs. 2023 Professor median
- +2%
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Estimate only: 2023 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.