David Patton
Professor
Top 5.3% — #21,452 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Trent UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$201,647.19
-5.4% YoY
Career Earnings
$615,841.34
3 years on record
Career High
$213,105.46
in 2024
Average Annual
$205,280.45
+0% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$200,839.64
Benefits
$807.55
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $201,647.19 | -5.4% |
| 2024 | $213,105.46 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | $201,088.69 | – |
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