Sarah Dickson
McMaster University/Associate Dean / Professor
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$237,451Total compensation $237,968, including $517 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#164McMaster University
Years on List
182007–2024
Peak Salary
$237,4512024
Full 2024 roster at McMaster University →·See where $237,451 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2024
$100,003 in 2007 is worth about $147,269 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Associate Dean / ProfessorMcMaster University | $237,451Benefits $517Total $237,968 |
| 2023 | Associate Dean / ProfessorMcMaster University | $229,522Benefits $501Total $230,024 |
| 2022 | Associate Dean / ProfessorMcMaster University | $217,366Benefits $449Total $217,816 |
| 2021 | Professor / Associate Chair / ChairMcMaster University | $208,252Benefits $392Total $208,644 |
| 2020 | Associate Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $196,829Benefits $348Total $197,177 |
| 2019 | Associate Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $179,943Benefits $272Total $180,216 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $174,213Benefits $218Total $174,430 |
| 2017 | Associate Professor / Associate ChairMcmaster University | $179,068Benefits $227Total $179,296 |
| 2016 | Associate Professor / Department Chair / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $188,488Benefits $227Total $188,715 |
| 2015 | Associate Professor/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $166,873Benefits $194Total $167,068 |
| 2014 | Associate Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $152,089Benefits $175Total $152,264 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor/Associate ChairMcMaster University | $143,960Benefits $175Total $144,134 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,417Benefits $175Total $136,592 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $129,534Benefits $194Total $129,728 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,263Benefits $213Total $122,477 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $114,414Benefits $234Total $114,648 |
| 2008 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $106,950Benefits $272Total $107,222 |
| 2007 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $100,003Benefits $281Total $100,284 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Of the $237,451 Sarah Dickson earned in 2024, roughly $148,949 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 37.3%. Compared with 2023, when the figure was $229,522, that is a rise of about 3%. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 18 years in all, first in 2007. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$148,949
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.3%
- vs. 2024 Professor & Associate Dean median
- +7%
Where does $237,451 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.