Ruth, M Buchanan
York University/Professor / Graduate Program Director
2022 Salary — last year on the list
$254,139Total compensation $255,131, including $993 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2022
Employer Rank
#119York University
Years on List
122008–2022
Peak Salary
$254,1392022
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2022
$154,948 in 2008 is worth about $222,984 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Professor / Graduate Program DirectorYork University | $254,139Benefits $993Total $255,131 |
| 2021 | Professor / Graduate Program DirectorYork University | $248,263Benefits $1,065Total $249,329 |
| 2020 | ProfessorYork University | $235,923Benefits $1,058Total $236,980 |
| 2019 | ProfessorYork University | $229,960Benefits $1,104Total $231,064 |
| 2018 | ProfessorYork University | $203,422Benefits $1,229Total $204,651 |
| 2017 | ProfessorYork University | $199,931Benefits $1,229Total $201,160 |
| 2016 | ProfessorYork University | $208,901Benefits $1,192Total $210,093 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorYork University | $183,676Benefits $443Total $184,120 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorYork University | $184,203Benefits $579Total $184,782 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorYork University | $141,143Benefits $849Total $141,992 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorYork University | $159,446Benefits $922Total $160,367 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorYork University | $154,948Benefits $983Total $155,931 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate
Take-home on Ruth, M Buchanan's 2022 salary of $254,139 comes to roughly $153,629 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 37.8% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Professor Graduate Program Director on the 2022 list was paid $197,692; this salary is about 29% more. The 2021 record under this name shows $248,263. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$153,629
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,453
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.5%
- vs. 2022 Professor Graduate Program Director median
- +29%
Where does $254,139 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2022 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.