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Vivian Lewis

Mcmaster University/University Librarian

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$267,043

2025

Total Compensation

$277,452

Incl. $10,409 benefits

Employer Rank

#80

Mcmaster University

Years on List

10

2015–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2015–2025Line chart of 10 yearly values, from $178,736 in 2015 to $277,452 in 2025.$0$100K$200K$300K201520172019202120232025

Full History
20152025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$267,043$10,409$277,452
2024McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$233,511$10,377$243,889
2023McMaster University$224,107$10,320$234,427
2022McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$217,366$10,219$227,585
2021McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$211,823$10,122$221,945
2019McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$195,330$6,669$201,999
2018McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$178,388$390$178,778
2017Mcmaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$178,388$407$178,795
2016McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$178,388$409$178,797
2015McMaster UniversityUniversity Librarian$178,388$348$178,736

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Vivian Lewis was paid $267,043 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $164,052, an effective income-tax rate of about 36.5%. Among those listed as University Librarian in 2025, the median was $203,398; this salary sits about 31% above it. Vivian Lewis has appeared on the list 10 times since 2015. 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
~$164,052
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~36.5%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 University Librarian median
+31%

Where does $267,043 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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