Catherine Burns
Professor
Top 1.3% — #5,067 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$280,011.94
+1.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$821,007.91
3 years on record
Career High
$280,011.94
in 2025
Average Annual
$273,669.30
+5% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$279,484.22
Benefits
$527.72
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,011.94 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $275,535.33 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $265,460.64 | – |
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