Richard Difrancesco

University of Toronto/Professor of Geography

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$228,926

2025

Total Compensation

$229,178

Incl. $251 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,415

University of Toronto

Years on List

2007–2025

Salary History

Full History
2007–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$228,926	$251	$229,178
2024	University Of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Geography	$243,628	$258	$243,886
2023	University Of Toronto	—	$254,948	$258	$255,206
2022	University Of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$210,823	$272	$211,095
2021	University Of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$201,702	$286	$201,988
2020	University Of Toronto	Associate and Chair of Geography	$195,504	$302	$195,806
2019	University Of Toronto	Professor and Chair of Geography	$190,273	$361	$190,634
2018	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$178,517	$403	$178,920
2017	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$164,213	$448	$164,661
2016	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$155,614	$520	$156,134
2015	University of Toronto	Professor Of Geography	$137,128	$566	$137,694
2014	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$135,104	$612	$135,716
2013	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$144,470	$612	$145,082
2012	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$139,416	$1,749	$141,166
2011	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$128,359	$1,275	$129,634
2010	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$120,681	$532	$121,213
2009	University of Toronto	Professor of Geography	$111,556	$1,159	$112,715
2008	University of Toronto	Professor, Geography	$104,359	$473	$104,832
2007	University of Toronto	Professor, Geography	$106,359	$454	$106,813

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Richard Difrancesco was paid $228,926 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $145,394, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.1%. Among those listed as Professor of Geography in 2025, the median was $231,708; this salary sits about 1% below it. Richard Difrancesco has appeared on the list 19 times since 2007. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$145,394
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~34.1%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Professor of Geography median: −1%

Where does $228,926 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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