Ruth Chen
McMaster University/Associate Professor / Instructional Design and Education Research Coordinator / Research Assistant
2025 Salary
$255,220Total compensation $255,737, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#124McMaster University
Years on List
162010–2025
Peak Salary
$255,2202025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$106,665 in 2010 is worth about $150,339 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate Professor / Instructional Design and Education Research Coordinator / Research AssistantMcMaster University | $255,220Benefits $517Total $255,737 |
| 2024 | Associate Professor / Instructional Design and Education Research Coordinator / Research AssistantMcMaster University | $231,509Benefits $517Total $232,026 |
| 2023 | Associate Professor / Instructional Design and Education Research Coordinator / Research AssistantMcMaster University | $223,498Benefits $501Total $224,000 |
| 2022 | Associate Professor / Research AssistantMcMaster University | $211,438Benefits $449Total $211,888 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $204,347Benefits $392Total $204,739 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $201,422Benefits $348Total $201,770 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $187,711Benefits $272Total $187,983 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $176,960Benefits $218Total $177,177 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $162,004Benefits $227Total $162,232 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $149,496Benefits $227Total $149,723 |
| 2015 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $145,713Benefits $194Total $145,908 |
| 2014 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $131,355Benefits $175Total $131,530 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $126,444Benefits $175Total $126,619 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $120,825Benefits $175Total $120,999 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $113,990Benefits $194Total $114,184 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $106,665Benefits $213Total $106,879 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $255,220 Ruth Chen earned in 2025, roughly $158,558 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 37.9%. Within McMaster University, Ruth Chen's total compensation of $255,737 was the #124 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $231,509, that is a rise of about 10%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$158,558
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.9%
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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.