Michael K. C. K. Tam
Professor
Top 1.7% — #6,814 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$258,821.52
+4.2% YoY
Career Earnings
$745,352.48
3 years on record
Career High
$258,821.52
in 2025
Average Annual
$248,450.83
+9% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$258,280.76
Benefits
$540.76
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,821.52 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $248,440.60 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $238,090.36 | – |
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