Steven Bernstein
University of Toronto/Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science
2025 Salary
$286,333Total compensation $286,459, including $126 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#555University of Toronto
Years on List
192007–2025
Peak Salary
$286,3332025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2025
$105,205 in 2007 is worth about $154,929 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor and Chair, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $286,333Benefits $126Total $286,459 |
| 2024 | Professor and Chair, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $248,310Benefits $129Total $248,439 |
| 2023 | Professor and Chair, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $252,020Benefits $129Total $252,149 |
| 2022 | Professor, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $222,206Benefits $136Total $222,342 |
| 2021 | Professor, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $204,229Benefits $143Total $204,372 |
| 2020 | Professor, Department of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $187,580Benefits $151Total $187,731 |
| 2019 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity Of Toronto | $173,533Benefits $180Total $173,713 |
| 2018 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $182,913Benefits $201Total $183,114 |
| 2017 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $180,203Benefits $224Total $180,427 |
| 2016 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $177,813Benefits $260Total $178,073 |
| 2015 | Professor Of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $145,552Benefits $283Total $145,835 |
| 2014 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $141,873Benefits $306Total $142,179 |
| 2013 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $153,075Benefits $1,186Total $154,261 |
| 2012 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $148,985Benefits $306Total $149,291 |
| 2011 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $144,435Benefits $3,126Total $147,561 |
| 2010 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $134,459Benefits $4,295Total $138,754 |
| 2009 | Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $127,891Benefits $4,043Total $131,934 |
| 2008 | Professor, Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $119,977Benefits $272Total $120,249 |
| 2007 | Professor, Political ScienceUniversity of Toronto | $105,205Benefits $259Total $105,464 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Steven Bernstein's $286,333 salary works out to roughly $173,016 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 39.6%. It is up about 15% on the $248,310 paid in 2024. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; Steven Bernstein's total compensation of $286,459 ranked #555. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$173,016
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.6%
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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.