William Michael Farmer
Professor
Top 3.8% — #11,095 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
McMaster UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$254,887.04
+7.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$702,235.61
3 years on record
Career High
$254,887.04
in 2025
Average Annual
$234,078.54
+22% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$208,896.79
Benefits
$501.36
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,887.04 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | $237,950.42 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | $209,398.15 | – |
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