Chengnian Sun
Assistant Professor
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Assistant ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$192,203.00
+12.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$524,247.04
3 years on record
Career High
$192,203.00
in 2025
Average Annual
$174,749.01
+20% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$160,303.80
Benefits
$275.76
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,203.00 | +12.1% |
| 2024 | $171,464.48 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $160,579.56 | – |
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