Waquar Ahmad
Mcmaster University/Assistant Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$201,6842025
Total Compensation
$202,202Incl. $517 benefits
Employer Rank
#540Mcmaster University
Years on List
72019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $201,684 | $517 | $202,202 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $189,100 | $517 | $189,617 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | — | $175,486 | $501 | $175,988 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $186,213 | $2,873 | $189,086 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $200,181 | $2,763 | $202,945 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $189,997 | $2,632 | $192,629 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | Assistant Professor | $153,118 | $2,619 | $155,737 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $201,684 Waquar Ahmad earned in 2025, roughly $131,426 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 32.1%. At Mcmaster University, 1,966 people made the 2025 list with a median of $150,713; this salary ranked #540. Waquar Ahmad has appeared on the list 7 times since 2019. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$131,426
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Assistant Professor median
- +47%
Where does $201,684 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.