Paul Higgs
Professor
Top 2.8% — #11,216 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$231,877.97
+10.3% YoY
Career Earnings
$647,631.44
3 years on record
Career High
$231,877.97
in 2025
Average Annual
$215,877.15
+13% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$231,360.77
Benefits
$517.20
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231,877.97 | +10.3% |
| 2024 | $210,283.07 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $205,470.40 | – |
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