Nicholas Leyland
Professor
Top 12.1% — #45,789 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$108,347.36
-32.4% YoY
Career Earnings
$528,143.18
3 years on record
Career High
$259,582.34
in 2023
Average Annual
$176,047.73
-58% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$160,041.08
Benefits
$172.40
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,347.36 | -32.4% |
| 2024 | $160,213.48 | -38.3% |
| 2023 | $259,582.34 | – |
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