James Tiessen
Associate Professor
Top 1.2% — #5,038 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Associate ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$280,461.84
+4.7% YoY
Career Earnings
$776,637.62
3 years on record
Career High
$280,461.84
in 2025
Average Annual
$258,879.21
+23% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$279,026.04
Benefits
$1,435.80
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,461.84 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $267,863.72 | +17.3% |
| 2023 | $228,312.06 | – |
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