Richard Paige
Mcmaster University/Professor / Department Chair
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$237,8762025
Total Compensation
$238,393Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#217Mcmaster University
Years on List
62019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Professor / Department Chair | $237,876 | $517 | $238,393 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Associate Chair / Department Chair / Professor | $233,081 | $517 | $233,598 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $221,970 | $501 | $222,471 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Associate Chair / Professor | $213,661 | $449 | $214,110 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Professor | $204,792 | $392 | $205,184 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | Professor | $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.