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Sumathy Rangarajan

Mcmaster University/Research Program Director

2025 Salary

$155,155

Total compensation $155,499, including $345 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

Records separated by several years; may be more than one person.

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#962

Mcmaster University

Years on List

14

2009–2025

Peak Salary

$155,155

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 14 yearly values of total compensation, from $113,886 in 2009 to $155,499 in 2025. No data from 2010 to 2012.$100K$120K$140K$160K200920142016202020232025
Total compensation, 2009–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2025

$113,680 in 2009 is worth about $163,167 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$155,155
2024Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$149,280
2023Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$146,926
2022Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$144,134
2021Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$147,393
2020Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$140,779
2019Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$132,107
2018Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$122,004
2017Research Program DirectorMcmaster University$120,604
2016Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$112,288
2015Research Program DirectorMcMaster University$109,300
2014Research Project ManagerMcMaster University$106,267
2013Research Project ManagerMcMaster University$102,545
2009Research Project ManagerMcMaster University$113,680

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.

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2025

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