Rita Cossa
McMaster University/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$239,511Total compensation $240,028, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#206McMaster University
Years on List
172007–2025
Peak Salary
$255,8062021
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2025
$103,169 in 2007 is worth about $151,931 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $239,511Benefits $517Total $240,028 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $229,386Benefits $517Total $229,903 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $244,132Benefits $501Total $244,633 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $236,747Benefits $449Total $237,196 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $255,806Benefits $392Total $256,198 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $218,198Benefits $448Total $218,645 |
| 2019 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $231,734Benefits $272Total $232,007 |
| 2018 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $206,983Benefits $218Total $207,201 |
| 2017 | Assistant ProfessorMcmaster University | $200,751Benefits $227Total $200,978 |
| 2016 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $162,568Benefits $227Total $162,795 |
| 2015 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $159,074Benefits $194Total $159,269 |
| 2014 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $155,811Benefits $175Total $155,985 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $155,588Benefits $175Total $155,763 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $157,686Benefits $175Total $157,861 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $127,781Benefits $194Total $127,975 |
| 2008 | LecturerMcMaster University | $118,732Benefits $266Total $118,998 |
| 2007 | LecturerMcMaster University | $103,169Benefits $261Total $103,430 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Rita Cossa's $239,511 salary works out to roughly $150,704 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.1%. On total compensation of $240,028, Rita Cossa ranked #206 of 1,966 disclosed at McMaster University that year, where the median salary was $150,713. Rita Cossa has appeared on the list 17 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
- ~$150,704
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.1%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +37%
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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.