W Stephen Watson
York University/Professor
2025 Salary
$230,295Total compensation $230,675, including $379 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#339York University
Years on List
152007–2025
Peak Salary
$230,2952025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2025
$113,853 in 2007 is worth about $167,665 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorYork University | $230,295Benefits $379Total $230,675 |
| 2023 | Professor/Department ChairYork University | $211,771Benefits $339Total $212,110 |
| 2022 | Professor / Department ChairYork University | $217,663Benefits $348Total $218,012 |
| 2021 | Professor / Department ChairYork University | $203,807Benefits $714Total $204,521 |
| 2020 | ProfessorYork University | $182,846Benefits $1,033Total $183,879 |
| 2016 | ProfessorYork University | $171,782Benefits $999Total $172,780 |
| 2015 | ProfessorYork University | $145,982Benefits $869Total $146,851 |
| 2014 | ProfessorYork University | $144,054Benefits $805Total $144,859 |
| 2013 | ProfessorYork University | $152,306Benefits $645Total $152,952 |
| 2012 | ProfessorYork University | $146,673Benefits $353Total $147,026 |
| 2011 | ProfessorYork University | $140,549Benefits $454Total $141,003 |
| 2010 | ProfessorYork University | $133,523Benefits $684Total $134,207 |
| 2009 | ProfessorYork University | $127,013Benefits $728Total $127,741 |
| 2008 | ProfessorYork University | $120,504Benefits $776Total $121,281 |
| 2007 | ProfessorYork University | $113,853Benefits $765Total $114,618 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on W Stephen Watson's 2025 salary of $230,295 comes to roughly $146,081 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 34.2% effective) is deducted. At York University, 2,557 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $157,104; W Stephen Watson's total compensation of $230,675 ranked #339. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 15 years in all, first in 2007. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$146,081
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.6%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +69%
Where does $230,295 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.