Richard Sommer
University of Toronto/Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
2025 Salary
$317,289Total compensation $317,503, including $214 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#369University of Toronto
Years on List
162010–2025
Peak Salary
$317,2892025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$199,750 in 2010 is worth about $281,536 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $317,289Benefits $214Total $317,503 |
| 2024 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $279,749Benefits $306Total $280,056 |
| 2023 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $286,236Benefits $306Total $286,542 |
| 2022 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $269,062Benefits $323Total $269,385 |
| 2021 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $273,501Benefits $20,480Total $293,981 |
| 2020 | Professor, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $266,378Benefits $21,579Total $287,957 |
| 2019 | Professor and Dean, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity Of Toronto | $261,239Benefits $23,778Total $285,018 |
| 2018 | Professor and Dean, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $253,767Benefits $22,589Total $276,356 |
| 2017 | Professor and Dean, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $243,179Benefits $21,432Total $264,611 |
| 2016 | Professor and Dean, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $225,695Benefits $23,756Total $249,451 |
| 2015 | Professor And Dean, Daniels Faculty Of Architecture, Landscape And DesignUniversity of Toronto | $254,028Benefits $21,971Total $275,999 |
| 2014 | Professor and Dean, Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $179,028Benefits $22,226Total $201,254 |
| 2013 | Professor and Dean, Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $194,028Benefits $23,603Total $217,631 |
| 2012 | Professor and Dean, Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $209,028Benefits $21,226Total $230,254 |
| 2011 | Professor and Dean, Architecture, Landscape and DesignUniversity of Toronto | $208,989Benefits $21,426Total $230,415 |
| 2010 | Professor and Dean, Architecture, Landscape & DesignUniversity of Toronto | $199,750Benefits $24,849Total $224,599 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Richard Sommer's 2025 salary of $317,289 comes to roughly $187,402 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 39.2% effective) is deducted. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $279,749, that is a rise of about 13%. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2010. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$187,402
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.9%
Where does $317,289 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.