Christopher Nielsen
Professor
Top 4.6% — #13,458 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$239,452.52
+12.5% YoY
Career Earnings
$653,735.24
3 years on record
Career High
$239,452.52
in 2025
Average Annual
$217,911.75
+19% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$201,115.36
Benefits
$334.20
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,452.52 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | $212,833.16 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $201,449.56 | – |
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