Richard Wai-Yin Cheung
Professor
Top 1.7% — #6,282 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$246,913.02
+2.3% YoY
Career Earnings
$721,244.66
3 years on record
Career High
$246,913.02
in 2025
Average Annual
$240,414.89
+6% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$240,011.02
Benefits
$1,293.78
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,913.02 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $241,304.80 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $233,026.84 | – |
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