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Richard Paige

Mcmaster University/Professor / Department Chair

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$237,876

2025

Total Compensation

$238,393

Incl. $517 benefits

Employer Rank

#217

Mcmaster University

Years on List

6

2019–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2019–2025Line chart of 6 yearly values, from $193,858 in 2019 to $238,393 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K$250K201920212022202320242025

Full History
20192025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025McMaster UniversityProfessor / Department Chair$237,876$517$238,393
2024McMaster UniversityAssociate Chair / Department Chair / Professor$233,081$517$233,598
2023McMaster University$221,970$501$222,471
2022McMaster UniversityAssociate Chair / Professor$213,661$449$214,110
2021McMaster UniversityProfessor$204,792$392$205,184
2019McMaster UniversityProfessor$193,586$272$193,858

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Richard Paige was paid $237,876 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $149,885, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.7%. At Mcmaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Richard Paige's total compensation of $238,393 ranked #217. Richard Paige has appeared on the list 6 times since 2019. 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
~$149,885
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.7%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Department Chair & Professor median
+6%

Where does $237,876 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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