Spencer Smith
McMaster University/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$216,312Total compensation $216,829, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#385McMaster University
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$216,3122025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$102,588 in 2008 is worth about $147,633 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $216,312Benefits $517Total $216,829 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $205,932Benefits $517Total $206,449 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $200,445Benefits $501Total $200,947 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $185,741Benefits $449Total $186,190 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $181,252Benefits $392Total $181,645 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $184,845Benefits $398Total $185,243 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $179,383Benefits $272Total $179,656 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $173,386Benefits $218Total $173,603 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $166,608Benefits $227Total $166,835 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $159,326Benefits $227Total $159,553 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $156,839Benefits $194Total $157,034 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $145,996Benefits $175Total $146,171 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University | $141,346Benefits $175Total $141,521 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University | $133,899Benefits $175Total $134,074 |
| 2011 | Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University | $126,741Benefits $194Total $126,935 |
| 2010 | Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University | $119,287Benefits $213Total $119,501 |
| 2009 | Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University | $112,234Benefits $234Total $112,468 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $102,588Benefits $272Total $102,859 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Spencer Smith's $216,312 salary works out to roughly $138,993 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 35.7%. For comparison, the median Associate Professor on the 2025 list was paid $174,209; this salary is about 24% more. That is about 5% more than the $205,932 paid in 2024. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$138,993
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.7%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +24%
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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.