Richard D. Goffin

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$111,905

Total compensation $111,994, including $89 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#1,511

University of Western Ontario

Years on List

2004–2023

Peak Salary

$180,962

2022

Full 2023 roster at University of Western Ontario →·See where $111,905 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2004–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2004–2023

$100,740 in 2004 is worth about $157,989 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	University Of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$111,905Benefits $89Total $111,994	$89	$111,994
2022	University Of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$180,962Benefits $89Total $181,051	$89	$181,051
2021	University Of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$177,408Benefits $92Total $177,499	$92	$177,499
2020	University Of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$159,167Benefits $96Total $159,262	$96	$159,262
2019	University Of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity Of Western Ontario	$153,533Benefits $96Total $153,629	$96	$153,629
2018	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$161,026Benefits $108Total $161,134	$108	$161,134
2017	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$156,074Benefits $108Total $156,182	$108	$156,182
2016	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$151,694Benefits $103Total $151,797	$103	$151,797
2015	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$147,431Benefits $92Total $147,523	$92	$147,523
2014	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$142,899Benefits $95Total $142,994	$95	$142,994
2013	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$137,866Benefits $100Total $137,966	$100	$137,966
2012	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$132,778Benefits $95Total $132,873	$95	$132,873
2011	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$128,576Benefits $101Total $128,677	$101	$128,677
2010	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$124,837Benefits $112Total $124,949	$112	$124,949
2009	University of Western Ontario	ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$121,157Benefits $114Total $121,271	$114	$121,271
2007	University of Western Ontario	Associate ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$117,182Benefits $120Total $117,302	$120	$117,302
2004	University of Western Ontario	Assoc. ProfessorUniversity of Western Ontario	$100,740Benefits $110Total $100,850	$110	$100,850

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Take-home on Richard D. Goffin's 2023 salary of $111,905 comes to roughly $80,981 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 23.4% effective) is deducted. That is about 38% less than the $180,962 paid in 2022. For comparison, the median Professor on the 2023 list was paid $128,221; this salary is about 13% less. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$80,981
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~23.4%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~27.6%
vs. 2023 Professor median: −13%

Where does $111,905 rank on the Sunshine List? →

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.

Also at University of Western Ontario
2023

Also at University of Western Ontario, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Sharon Hodgson	Dean (Ivey Business School)/Lecturer	$596,392	$596,482
2	John Yoo	Dean/Professor/Medical Doctor	$584,737	$584,827
3	Anthony Tang	Professor/Medical Doctor	$550,000	$550,027
4	Alan Shepard	President and Vice-Chancellor	$484,000	$525,275
5	Stephen Williamson	Professor	$420,884	$420,973
6	Ruban Chelladurai	Associate Vice-President (Planning and Budgeting)	$394,171	$394,234
7	Walid Busaba	Professor	$370,831	$370,920
8	Paul Beamish	Professor	$368,937	$369,026
9	Pratima (Tima) Bansal	Professor	$368,644	$368,734
10	Kenneth Coley	Dean (Faculty of Engineering)/Professor	$364,207	$364,296