Wael El-Dakhakhni
Mcmaster University/Professor / Associate Chair
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$253,6452025
Total Compensation
$254,163Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#132Mcmaster University
Years on List
172008–2025
Salary History
Full History
2008–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Professor / Associate Chair | $253,645 | $517 | $254,163 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Associate Chair / Professor | $225,119 | $517 | $225,636 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $215,979 | $501 | $216,481 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Director / Professor | $223,236 | $449 | $223,685 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Professor / Director | $213,380 | $392 | $213,772 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | Professor / Director | $193,517 | $348 | $193,865 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | Professor / Associate Chair | $202,605 | $272 | $202,878 |
| 2018 | McMaster University | Professor/Chair | $216,961 | $218 | $217,179 |
| 2017 | Mcmaster University | Professor / Chair In Masonry Design / Endowed Chair | $179,621 | $227 | $179,848 |
| 2016 | McMaster University | Professor / Endowed Chair / Chair In Masonry Design | $170,502 | $227 | $170,729 |
| 2015 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Chair In Masonry Design | $164,870 | $194 | $165,064 |
| 2014 | McMaster University | Associate Professor / Endowed Chair / Chair in Masonry Design | $142,334 | $175 | $142,509 |
| 2013 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Chair in Masonry Design/Endowed Chair | $135,617 | $175 | $135,791 |
| 2011 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Endowed Chair | $137,557 | $194 | $137,751 |
| 2010 | McMaster University | Associate Professor/Endowed Chair | $127,259 | $213 | $127,472 |
| 2009 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor/Endowed Chair | $111,519 | $145 | $111,664 |
| 2008 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor/Endowed Chair | $105,469 | $0 | $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 effective rate of about 35.6%. 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
- 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.