Rong Zheng
Professor / Department Chair
Top 3.5% — #14,121 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Professor / Department ChairCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$221,573.82
+13.5% YoY
Career Earnings
$615,541.18
3 years on record
Career High
$221,573.82
in 2025
Average Annual
$205,180.39
+12% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$221,056.62
Benefits
$517.20
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $221,573.82 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | $195,260.14 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | $198,707.22 | – |
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