Zainab Samaan
McMaster University/Professor
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$125,290Total compensation $125,549, including $259 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
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At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#1,280McMaster University
Years on List
102008–2024
Peak Salary
$161,4562022
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2024
$103,510 in 2008 is worth about $148,960 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $125,290Benefits $259Total $125,549 |
| 2023 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $154,714Benefits $501Total $155,215 |
| 2022 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $161,456Benefits $449Total $161,905 |
| 2021 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $151,897Benefits $307Total $152,204 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $123,436Benefits $232Total $123,668 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $122,110Benefits $218Total $122,328 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $112,709Benefits $218Total $112,927 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $107,602Benefits $194Total $107,796 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,342Benefits $175Total $124,517 |
| 2008 | Clinical FellowMcMaster University | $103,510Benefits $272Total $103,782 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Of the $125,290 Zainab Samaan earned in 2024, roughly $89,339 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 28.7%. The 2023 record under this name shows $154,714. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 10 years in all, first in 2008. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$89,339
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.7%
- vs. 2024 Professor median
- −3%
Where does $125,290 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.