David Johnston
Professor/Director/Program Director/Endowed Chair
Top 0.3% — #1,127 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
York UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Professor/Director/Program Director/Endowed ChairCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$388,969.24
-2.5% YoY
Career Earnings
$1,125,433.73
3 years on record
Career High
$399,087.67
in 2024
Average Annual
$375,144.58
+15% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$388,349.12
Benefits
$620.12
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,969.24 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | $399,087.67 | +18.3% |
| 2023 | $337,376.82 | – |
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