Sumathy Rangarajan
McMaster University/Research Program Director
2025 Salary
$155,155Total compensation $155,499, including $345 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#962McMaster University
Years on List
142009–2025
Peak Salary
$155,1552025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$113,680 in 2009 is worth about $163,167 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $155,155Benefits $345Total $155,499 |
| 2024 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $149,280Benefits $345Total $149,625 |
| 2023 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $146,926Benefits $333Total $147,259 |
| 2022 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $144,134Benefits $298Total $144,431 |
| 2021 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $147,393Benefits $260Total $147,653 |
| 2020 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $140,779Benefits $232Total $141,011 |
| 2019 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $132,107Benefits $218Total $132,324 |
| 2018 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $122,004Benefits $218Total $122,221 |
| 2017 | Research Program DirectorMcmaster University | $120,604Benefits $227Total $120,831 |
| 2016 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $112,288Benefits $107Total $112,395 |
| 2015 | Research Program DirectorMcMaster University | $109,300Benefits $194Total $109,495 |
| 2014 | Research Project ManagerMcMaster University | $106,267Benefits $175Total $106,442 |
| 2013 | Research Project ManagerMcMaster University | $102,545Benefits $175Total $102,720 |
| 2009 | Research Project ManagerMcMaster University | $113,680Benefits $206Total $113,886 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $155,155 Sumathy Rangarajan earned in 2025, roughly $106,723 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 31.2%. At McMaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $150,713; Sumathy Rangarajan's total compensation of $155,499 ranked #962. The 2024 record under this name shows $149,280. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 14 years in all, first in 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,723
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.2%
Where does $155,155 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.