Thangarajah Akilan
Lakehead University/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$125,3092025
Total Compensation
$126,241Incl. $932 benefits
Employer Rank
#318Lakehead University
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lakehead University | Associate Professor | $125,309 | $932 | $126,241 |
| 2024 | Lakehead University | Associate Professor | $124,348 | $880 | $125,228 |
| 2023 | Lakehead University | — | $128,089 | $796 | $128,886 |
| 2022 | Lakehead University | Assistant Professor | $119,488 | $755 | $120,244 |
| 2021 | Lakehead University | Assistant Professor | $109,257 | $726 | $109,984 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $125,309 Thangarajah Akilan earned in 2025, roughly $89,897 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 23.9%. For comparison, the median Associate Professor on the 2025 list was paid $174,209; this salary is about 28% less. Thangarajah Akilan has appeared on the list 5 times since 2021. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$89,897
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −28%
Where does $125,309 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.