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Samir Chidiac

McMaster University/Endowed Chair / Professor

2025 Salary

$224,789

Total compensation $225,306, including $517 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#307

McMaster University

Years on List

21

2005–2025

Peak Salary

$237,496

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 21 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,463 in 2005 to $225,306 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K200520092014201620212025
Total compensation, 2005–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2005–2025

$102,168 in 2005 is worth about $156,785 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$224,789Benefits $517Total $225,306
2024Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$227,128Benefits $517Total $227,645
2023Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$237,496Benefits $501Total $237,997
2022Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$206,735Benefits $449Total $207,184
2021Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$207,391Benefits $392Total $207,784
2020Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$198,925Benefits $348Total $199,273
2019Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$187,859Benefits $272Total $188,131
2018Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University$189,167Benefits $218Total $189,384
2017Professor / Endowed ChairMcmaster University$168,334Benefits $227Total $168,561
2016Endowed Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$188,854Benefits $227Total $189,081
2015Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University$200,813Benefits $194Total $201,007
2014Professor / Endowed ChairMcMaster University$191,010Benefits $175Total $191,185
2013Professor/Endowed Chair/DirectorMcMaster University$209,487Benefits $175Total $209,662
2012Professor/Endowed Chair/DirectorMcMaster University$214,159Benefits $175Total $214,334
2011Professor/Endowed Chair/DirectorMcMaster University$197,371Benefits $194Total $197,565
2010Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$161,763Benefits $213Total $161,977
2009Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$173,360Benefits $234Total $173,594
2008Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$147,766Benefits $272Total $148,038
2007Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$132,049Benefits $284Total $132,333
2006Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$108,288Benefits $295Total $108,583
2005Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$102,168Benefits $295Total $102,463

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Samir Chidiac's $224,789 salary works out to roughly $143,320 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.2%. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Samir Chidiac's total compensation of $225,306 ranked #307. Samir Chidiac has appeared on the list 21 times since 2005. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$143,320
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.8%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.2%
vs. 2025 Professor Endowed Chair median
−39%

Where does $224,789 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.

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