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Timothy Davidson

McMaster University/Professor

2025 Salary

$248,805

Total compensation $249,322, including $517 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#155

McMaster University

Years on List

22

2004–2025

Peak Salary

$248,805

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 22 yearly values of total compensation, from $102,007 in 2004 to $249,322 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K200420092013201620212025
Total compensation, 2004–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2004–2025

$101,722 in 2004 is worth about $159,530 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorMcMaster University$248,805Benefits $517Total $249,322
2024ProfessorMcMaster University$237,171Benefits $517Total $237,688
2023ProfessorMcMaster University$230,684Benefits $501Total $231,185
2022Department Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University$229,802Benefits $449Total $230,252
2021Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University$228,139Benefits $442Total $228,581
2020Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University$221,327Benefits $348Total $221,675
2019Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University$215,212Benefits $272Total $215,484
2018Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$208,457Benefits $218Total $208,675
2017Professor / Department ChairMcmaster University$201,801Benefits $227Total $202,028
2016Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University$195,120Benefits $227Total $195,347
2015Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$198,540Benefits $194Total $198,735
2014Professor / Department ChairMcMaster University$175,709Benefits $175Total $175,884
2013Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$170,288Benefits $175Total $170,462
2012Professor/Department ChairMcMaster University$164,465Benefits $175Total $164,639
2011Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University$158,265Benefits $194Total $158,459
2010Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University$151,753Benefits $213Total $151,967
2009Professor/Associate DirectorMcMaster University$145,038Benefits $234Total $145,272
2008Associate Professor/DirectorMcMaster University$140,021Benefits $272Total $140,292
2007Chair/Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$127,581Benefits $284Total $127,865
2006Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$116,506Benefits $295Total $116,801
2005Associate ProfessorMcMaster University$108,883Benefits $295Total $109,179
2004Assoc. ProfessorMcMaster University$101,722Benefits $285Total $102,007

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Timothy Davidson was paid $248,805 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $155,367, an effective income-tax rate of about 35.3%. That is about 5% more than the $237,171 paid in 2024. Within McMaster University, Timothy Davidson's total compensation of $249,322 was the #155 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. 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
~$155,367
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~35.3%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~37.6%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+83%

Where does $248,805 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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