Skip to content

Syed Harris Ali

York University/Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University Based

2025 Salary

$218,731

Total compensation $219,688, including $956 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

#441

York University

Years on List

17

2008–2025

Peak Salary

$218,731

2025

Full 2025 roster at York University →·See where $218,731 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 17 yearly values of total compensation, from $106,343 in 2008 to $219,688 in 2025. No data for 2024.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K$225K200820122014201820202025
Total compensation, 2008–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2008–2025

$105,720 in 2008 is worth about $152,140 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Professor/Director, Organized Research Unit University BasedYork University$218,731Benefits $956Total $219,688
2023Professor/Graduate Program DirectorYork University$189,690Benefits $907Total $190,597
2022ProfessorYork University$183,811Benefits $891Total $184,702
2021ProfessorYork University$160,554Benefits $923Total $161,477
2020ProfessorYork University$157,337Benefits $910Total $158,247
2019ProfessorYork University$166,903Benefits $923Total $167,827
2018ProfessorYork University$156,928Benefits $979Total $157,907
2017ProfessorYork University$157,557Benefits $969Total $158,526
2016ProfessorYork University$161,078Benefits $908Total $161,986
2015ProfessorYork University$149,432Benefits $769Total $150,201
2014ProfessorYork University$131,807Benefits $672Total $132,478
2013Associate ProfessorYork University$149,075Benefits $537Total $149,612
2012Associate ProfessorYork University$121,446Benefits $292Total $121,739
2011Associate ProfessorYork University$124,923Benefits $374Total $125,297
2010Associate ProfessorYork University$109,867Benefits $561Total $110,427
2009Associate ProfessorYork University$105,954Benefits $591Total $106,545
2008Associate ProfessorYork University$105,720Benefits $623Total $106,343

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $218,731 Syed Harris Ali earned in 2025, roughly $140,244 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 35.9%. That is about 15% more than the $189,690 paid in 2023. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 17 years in all, first in 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$140,244
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.4%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~35.9%

Where does $218,731 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.

Also at York University
2025

View all 2,557 employees at York University (2025) →