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Spencer Smith

Mcmaster University/Associate Professor

2025 Salary

$216,312

Total compensation $216,829, 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
2025

Employer Rank

#385

Mcmaster University

Years on List

18

2008–2025

Peak Salary

$216,312

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 18 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,859 in 2008 to $216,829 in 2025.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K$225K200820122015201820212025
Total compensation, 2008–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
20082025

$102,588 in 2008 is worth about $147,633 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$216,312
2024Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$205,932
2023Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$200,445
2022Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$185,741
2021Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$181,252
2020Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$184,845
2019Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$179,383
2018Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$173,386
2017Associate ProfessorMcmaster University$166,608
2016Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$159,326
2015Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$156,839
2014Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$145,996
2013Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$141,346
2012Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$133,899
2011Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$126,741
2010Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$119,287
2009Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$112,234
2008Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$102,588

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%

Where does $216,312 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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2025

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