Jim Lyons
Department Chair / Director / Professor
Top 5.6% — #16,408 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Department Chair / Director / ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$107,006.50
-48.7% YoY
Career Earnings
$508,280.94
3 years on record
Career High
$208,772.03
in 2024
Average Annual
$169,426.98
-44% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$192,001.05
Benefits
$501.36
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,006.50 | -48.7% |
| 2024 | $208,772.03 | +8.5% |
| 2023 | $192,502.41 | – |
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