Wanda Mckenna
McMaster University/Associate Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Office
2025 Salary
$308,685Total compensation $319,223, including $10,538 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#45McMaster University
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$318,1662024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$104,228 in 2008 is worth about $149,994 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate Vice-President and Chief Human Resources OfficeMcMaster University | $308,685Benefits $10,538Total $319,223 |
| 2024 | Associate Vice-President and Chief Human Resources OfficeMcMaster University | $318,166Benefits $10,489Total $328,655 |
| 2023 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $266,012Benefits $10,379Total $276,391 |
| 2022 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $269,724Benefits $10,271Total $279,995 |
| 2021 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $261,975Benefits $10,165Total $272,140 |
| 2020 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $251,213Benefits $10,450Total $261,662 |
| 2019 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $225,778Benefits $10,032Total $235,809 |
| 2018 | Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $188,201Benefits $9,972Total $198,173 |
| 2017 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcmaster University | $184,368Benefits $9,987Total $194,355 |
| 2016 | Chief Human Resources OfficerMcMaster University | $199,124Benefits $9,615Total $208,738 |
| 2015 | Executive DirectorMcMaster University | $176,531Benefits $194Total $176,726 |
| 2014 | Executive DirectorMcMaster University | $157,965Benefits $175Total $158,139 |
| 2013 | Director, Human Resources Employee Services And SupportMcMaster University | $147,081Benefits $175Total $147,256 |
| 2012 | Director, Human Resources Employee Services & SupportMcMaster University | $138,295Benefits $175Total $138,470 |
| 2011 | Director, Human Resources Employee Services & SupportMcMaster University | $129,464Benefits $194Total $129,658 |
| 2010 | Director, Human Resources Employee Services & SupportMcMaster University | $122,902Benefits $213Total $123,115 |
| 2009 | Director, HR Employee Services & SupportMcMaster University | $122,809Benefits $245Total $123,054 |
| 2008 | DirectorMcMaster University | $104,228Benefits $260Total $104,489 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Wanda Mckenna's $308,685 salary works out to roughly $183,403 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 40.6%. Within McMaster University, Wanda Mckenna's total compensation of $319,223 was the #45 of 1,966, against a median salary of $150,713. Wanda Mckenna has appeared on the list 18 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
- ~$183,403
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.6%
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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.