Thomas Merritt

Laurentian University of Sudbury/Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor

2025 Salary

$171,541

Total compensation $172,296, including $755 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#69

Laurentian University of Sudbury

Years on List

2010–2025

Peak Salary

$171,541

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2010–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2010–2025

$110,147 in 2010 is worth about $155,245 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$171,541Benefits $755Total $172,296	$755	$172,296
2024	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$163,301Benefits $890Total $164,191	$890	$164,191
2023	Laurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury / Universite Laurentienne	$150,918Benefits $670Total $151,588	$670	$151,588
2022	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$141,697Benefits $681Total $142,378	$681	$142,378
2021	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full ProfessorLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$142,349Benefits $498Total $142,848	$498	$142,848
2020	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Full Professor / Professeur(e) titulaireLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$145,714Benefits $504Total $146,218	$504	$146,218
2019	Laurentian University Of Sudbury	Canada Research Chair / Titulaire de Chaire de recherche du CanadaLaurentian University Of Sudbury	$162,372Benefits $427Total $162,799	$427	$162,799
2018	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$157,044Benefits $415Total $157,459	$415	$157,459
2017	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$147,699Benefits $478Total $148,177	$478	$148,177
2016	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$144,338Benefits $649Total $144,987	$649	$144,987
2015	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$139,665Benefits $648Total $140,314	$648	$140,314
2014	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$131,838Benefits $625Total $132,463	$625	$132,463
2013	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Canada Research ChairLaurentian University of Sudbury	$125,460Benefits $653Total $126,113	$653	$126,113
2012	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Associate ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$120,660Benefits $636Total $121,296	$636	$121,296
2011	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant ProfessorLaurentian University of Sudbury	$113,961Benefits $614Total $114,575	$614	$114,575
2010	Laurentian University of Sudbury	Assistant Professor, ChemistryLaurentian University of Sudbury	$110,147Benefits $569Total $110,715	$569	$110,715

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $171,541 Thomas Merritt earned in 2025, roughly $115,739 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 32.5%. That is about 26% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. That is about 5% more than the $163,301 paid in 2024. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay: ~$115,739
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~29.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~32.5%
vs. 2025 Professor median: +26%

Where does $171,541 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 Laurentian University of Sudbury
2025

Also at Laurentian University of Sudbury, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Lynn Wells	Recteur et Vice-chancelier / President and Vice-Chancellor	$302,590	$303,345
2	Malcolm Campbell	Provost et Vice-recteur(rice) aux études / Provost and Vice-President Academic	$237,630	$238,385
3	Charles Lachance	Chargé(e) de cours / Sessional	$231,201	$231,201
4	Sylvie Lafontaine	Vice-recteur(rice), Finances et administration / Vice-President, Finance and Administration	$223,250	$223,991
5	Tammy Eger	Vice-recteur(rice), Recherche / Vice-President, Research	$217,984	$218,739
6	Ming Cai	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$211,799	$212,554
7	Serge Demers	Secrétaire général(e) et Vice-recteur(rice) associé(e) aux services d'inscription des étudiants / University Registrar and Associate Vice-President, Student Enrolment Services	$202,686	$203,441
8	Kabwe Nkongolo	Professeur(e) titulaire / Full Professor	$201,731	$202,178
9	Tracy Macleod	Dirigeant(e) principal(e) de l'avancement / Chief Advancement Officer	$201,144	$201,900
10	Elizabeth Levin	Professeur(e) agrégé(e) / Associate Professor	$201,309	$201,741