Jian Zhao
Assistant Professor
Top 11.6% — #34,082 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Assistant ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$195,162.52
+13.7% YoY
Career Earnings
$529,026.84
3 years on record
Career High
$195,162.52
in 2025
Average Annual
$176,342.28
+20% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$161,895.68
Benefits
$278.60
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,162.52 | +13.7% |
| 2024 | $171,690.04 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $162,174.28 | – |
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