Benjamin Thompson
Professor
Top 0.4% — #1,474 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$361,545.84
+7.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$1,024,837.40
3 years on record
Career High
$361,545.84
in 2025
Average Annual
$341,612.47
+11% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$336,683.20
Benefits
$969.36
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,545.84 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | $337,652.56 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $325,639.00 | – |
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