Richard J. Cook
Professor
Top 0.9% — #3,248 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
University Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$291,783.12
+4.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$846,735.64
3 years on record
Career High
$291,783.12
in 2025
Average Annual
$282,245.21
+6% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$278,454.84
Benefits
$500.08
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,783.12 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $278,954.92 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $275,997.60 | – |
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