Susan Tighe
President and Vice-Chancellor
Top 0.061% — #245 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
President and Vice-ChancellorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$476,373.25
+5.2% YoY
Career Earnings
$1,325,525.73
3 years on record
Career High
$476,373.25
in 2025
Average Annual
$441,841.91
+20% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$465,620.82
Benefits
$10,752.43
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476,373.25 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $452,694.56 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | $396,457.92 | – |
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