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W Richard Peltier

University of Toronto/University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change Science

2025 Salary

$392,267

Total compensation $392,267, including $0 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

#137

University of Toronto

Years on List

30

1996–2025

Peak Salary

$392,267

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 30 yearly values of total compensation, from $120,316 in 1996 to $392,267 in 2025.$100K$200K$300K$400K199620022008201320192025
Total compensation, 1996–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
1996–2025

$119,730 in 1996 is worth about $221,144 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$392,267Benefits $0Total $392,267
2024University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$327,623Benefits $0Total $327,623
2023University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$336,062Benefits $0Total $336,062
2022University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$327,007Benefits $0Total $327,007
2021University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$322,366Benefits $2,490Total $324,856
2020University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$317,133Benefits $1,830Total $318,963
2019University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity Of Toronto$312,262Benefits $2,370Total $314,632
2018University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$304,918Benefits $2,760Total $307,678
2017University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$298,801Benefits $2,640Total $301,441
2016University Professor of Physics and Director of The Centre For Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$300,592Benefits $2,520Total $303,112
2015University Professor Of Physics And Director Of The Centre For Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$279,171Benefits $2,691Total $281,862
2014University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$277,117Benefits $2,598Total $279,715
2013University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$272,483Benefits $1,398Total $273,881
2012University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$266,806Benefits $306Total $267,112
2011University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$259,519Benefits $306Total $259,825
2010University Professor of Physics and Director of the Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$250,130Benefits $295Total $250,425
2009University Professor of Physics and Director of the Ctre. for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$242,883Benefits $425Total $243,308
2008University Professor, Physics/Director, Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$237,229Benefits $567Total $237,796
2007University Professor, Physics/Director, Centre for Global Change ScienceUniversity of Toronto$222,528Benefits $567Total $223,095
2006University Professor, Physics & DirectorUniversity of Toronto$210,885Benefits $598Total $211,484
2005Professor, PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$188,209Benefits $665Total $188,874
2004University Professor, PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$182,968Benefits $655Total $183,623
2003University Professor,PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$163,742Benefits $610Total $164,352
2002University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$151,566Benefits $610Total $152,176
2001University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$163,550Benefits $610Total $164,160
2000University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$158,000Benefits $610Total $158,610
1999University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$146,554Benefits $610Total $147,164
1998University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$129,661Benefits $610Total $130,271
1997University Prof. of PhysicsToronto$125,804Benefits $596Total $126,399
1996University Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Toronto$119,730Benefits $586Total $120,316

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, W Richard Peltier's $392,267 salary works out to roughly $222,244 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 43.3%. On total compensation of $392,267, W Richard Peltier ranked #137 of 7,392 disclosed at University of Toronto that year, where the median salary was $147,726. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$222,244
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~41.9%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~43.3%

Where does $392,267 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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2025

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