Richard Whitlock
McMaster University/Professor
2025 Salary
$273,370Total compensation $273,888, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#85McMaster University
Years on List
92017–2025
Peak Salary
$378,9802023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2017–2025
$111,883 in 2017 is worth about $140,883 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $273,370Benefits $517Total $273,888 |
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $233,273Benefits $517Total $233,790 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $378,980Benefits $501Total $379,481 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $229,960Benefits $449Total $230,409 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $248,373Benefits $307Total $248,680 |
| 2020 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $270,139Benefits $232Total $270,371 |
| 2019 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $169,808Benefits $218Total $170,026 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $162,473Benefits $218Total $162,690 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $111,883Benefits $227Total $112,110 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $273,370 Richard Whitlock earned in 2025, roughly $166,992 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 38.9%. That is about 17% more than the $233,273 paid in 2024. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Richard Whitlock's total compensation of $273,888 ranked #85. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$166,992
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.9%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +101%
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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.