James Paul
Professor
Top 0.4% — #1,730 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$356,644.27
+14.0% YoY
Career Earnings
$989,651.19
3 years on record
Career High
$356,644.27
in 2025
Average Annual
$329,883.73
+11% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$356,127.07
Benefits
$517.20
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $356,644.27 | +14.0% |
| 2024 | $312,972.60 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | $320,034.32 | – |
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