Steven Thorpe
University of Toronto/Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
2025 Salary
$290,978Total compensation $291,083, including $105 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#518University of Toronto
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$290,9782025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$137,973 in 2003 is worth about $220,381 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $290,978Benefits $105Total $291,083 |
| 2024 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $266,075Benefits $193Total $266,269 |
| 2023 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $269,059Benefits $258Total $269,317 |
| 2022 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $238,820Benefits $272Total $239,092 |
| 2021 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $226,371Benefits $286Total $226,658 |
| 2020 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $220,733Benefits $302Total $221,035 |
| 2019 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity Of Toronto | $225,146Benefits $361Total $225,507 |
| 2018 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $209,474Benefits $403Total $209,877 |
| 2017 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $203,806Benefits $448Total $204,254 |
| 2016 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $204,104Benefits $520Total $204,625 |
| 2015 | Professor Of Materials Science And EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $188,010Benefits $566Total $188,576 |
| 2014 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $186,360Benefits $612Total $186,971 |
| 2013 | Professor of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $184,461Benefits $612Total $185,072 |
| 2012 | Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Associate Chair–Graduate Studies, Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $185,912Benefits $612Total $186,523 |
| 2011 | Professor and Associate Chair-Graduate Studies, Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $174,950Benefits $612Total $175,562 |
| 2010 | Professor and Associate Chair-Graduate Studies, Materials Science & EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $166,582Benefits $566Total $167,148 |
| 2009 | Professor and Associate Chair-Graduate Studies, Materials Science & EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $163,095Benefits $283Total $163,378 |
| 2008 | Professor, Materials Science & EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $158,890Benefits $283Total $159,174 |
| 2007 | Professor, Materials Science & EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $147,148Benefits $283Total $147,431 |
| 2006 | Professor of Materials Science & EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | $143,181Benefits $299Total $143,480 |
| 2005 | Professor, Materials Science & Eng.University of Toronto | $132,824Benefits $332Total $133,157 |
| 2004 | Prof, Mat Sci & Eng/Vice-Dean, UG APSc&EUniversity of Toronto | $147,262Benefits $349Total $147,611 |
| 2003 | Prof., Mat Sci & Eng,Vice Dean UG APSc&EUniversity of Toronto | $137,973Benefits $343Total $138,316 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $290,978 Steven Thorpe earned in 2025, roughly $175,175 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 39.8%. That is about 17% above the 2025 median of $248,980 for Professor of Materials Science and Engineering on the Sunshine List. That is about 9% more than the $266,075 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
- ~$175,175
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.8%
- vs. 2025 Professor of Materials Science and Engineering median
- +17%
Where does $290,978 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.