Melissa Northwood
Assistant Professor
Top 92.9% — #273,836 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Assistant ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$119,898.95
+9.7% YoY
Career Earnings
$330,713.74
3 years on record
Career High
$119,898.95
in 2025
Average Annual
$110,237.91
+18% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$101,189.38
Benefits
$341.40
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,898.95 | +9.7% |
| 2024 | $109,284.01 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | $101,530.78 | – |
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