Samsun Knight
Assistant Professor
Top 1.5% — #5,930 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
University Of TorontoProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
Assistant ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$267,952.81
+0.7% YoY
Career Earnings
$666,403.57
3 years on record
Career High
$267,952.81
in 2025
Average Annual
$222,134.52
+102% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$267,827.17
Benefits
$125.64
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,952.81 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $266,036.34 | +100.9% |
| 2023 | $132,414.42 | – |
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