Yun Gao
Professor
Top 5.8% — #17,078 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
York UniversityProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
UniversitiesJob Title
ProfessorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$219,821.48
-2.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$636,387.03
3 years on record
Career High
$225,686.19
in 2024
Average Annual
$212,129.01
+15% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$189,965.44
Benefits
$913.92
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219,821.48 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | $225,686.19 | +18.2% |
| 2023 | $190,879.36 | – |
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