Wael El-Dakhakhni
McMaster University/Professor / Associate Chair
2025 Salary
$253,645Total compensation $254,163, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#132McMaster University
Years on List
172008–2025
Peak Salary
$253,6452025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$105,469 in 2008 is worth about $151,780 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $253,645Benefits $517Total $254,163 |
| 2024 | Associate Chair / ProfessorMcMaster University | $225,119Benefits $517Total $225,636 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $215,979Benefits $501Total $216,481 |
| 2022 | Director / ProfessorMcMaster University | $223,236Benefits $449Total $223,685 |
| 2021 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $213,380Benefits $392Total $213,772 |
| 2020 | Professor / DirectorMcMaster University | $193,517Benefits $348Total $193,865 |
| 2019 | Professor / Associate ChairMcMaster University | $202,605Benefits $272Total $202,878 |
| 2018 | Professor/ChairMcMaster University | $216,961Benefits $218Total $217,179 |
| 2017 | Professor / Chair In Masonry Design / Endowed ChairMcmaster University | $179,621Benefits $227Total $179,848 |
| 2016 | Professor / Endowed Chair / Chair In Masonry DesignMcMaster University | $170,502Benefits $227Total $170,729 |
| 2015 | Associate Professor/Chair In Masonry DesignMcMaster University | $164,870Benefits $194Total $165,064 |
| 2014 | Associate Professor / Endowed Chair / Chair in Masonry DesignMcMaster University | $142,334Benefits $175Total $142,509 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor/Chair in Masonry Design/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $135,617Benefits $175Total $135,791 |
| 2011 | Associate Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $137,557Benefits $194Total $137,751 |
| 2010 | Associate Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $127,259Benefits $213Total $127,472 |
| 2009 | Assistant Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $111,519Benefits $145Total $111,664 |
| 2008 | Assistant Professor/Endowed ChairMcMaster University | $105,469Benefits $0Total $105,469 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Wael El-Dakhakhni's $253,645 salary works out to roughly $157,794 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 37.8%. For comparison, the median Associate Professor and Chair on the 2025 list was paid $200,642; this salary is about 26% more. Wael El-Dakhakhni has appeared on the list 17 times since 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$157,794
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.8%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor and Chair median
- +26%
Where does $253,645 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.