Research Chair
Every Research Chair on the Ontario Sunshine List — public-sector employees with this job title, their employers and total compensation.
How pay is distributed
Where the 8 Research Chairs on the list actually sit — not just the average. Bars show how many people fall in each pay band.
Who employs the most Research Chairs
Employers with the most people in this role, ranked by headcount.
Every Research Chair on the list
Open any row for the full salary history of that person.
| Rank | Name & Position | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Soldatic Research Chair | $234,100 |
| 2 | Kerry Kuluski Research Chair | $188,267 |
| 3 | Monika Kastner Research Chair | $179,754 |
| 4 | Katie Naismith Dainty Research Chair | $170,287 |
| 5 | Dr Zoe Hilton Research Chair | $168,677 |
| 6 | Nadine Akbar Research Chair | $147,495 |
| 7 | Abhimanyu Sud Research Chair | $140,733 |
| 8 | Savas Dimopoulos Research Chair | $130,769 |
Common questions
About Research Chair pay on the Ontario Sunshine List.
What is the average Research Chair salary in Ontario?
The average total compensation for a Research Chair on the Ontario Sunshine List is $170,548.00, based on 8 people in the role in 2025.
What is the highest Research Chair salary in Ontario?
The highest-paid Research Chair on the Ontario Sunshine List earned $235,445.94 in total compensation. The lowest in the disclosure earned $130,769.24.
How many Research Chairs are on the Ontario Sunshine List?
8 people with the job title Research Chair appear on the Ontario Sunshine List for 2025.
Which employer pays Research Chairs the most?
North York General Hospital employs the most Research Chairs on the list (2), with an average compensation of $175,569.00 and a top earner at $180,317.77.