James R. Thompson
Associate Professor
Top 1.3% — #3,788 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Associate ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$302,097.03
+8.9% YoY
Career Earnings
$840,315.47
3 years on record
Career High
$302,097.03
in 2025
Average Annual
$280,105.16
+16% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$259,947.56
Benefits
$804.32
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302,097.03 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | $277,466.56 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $260,751.88 | – |
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