David Johnston
University of Waterloo/President
2001 Salary — last year on the list
$239,667Total compensation $261,261, including $21,594 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2001
Employer Rank
#1University of Waterloo
Years on List
31999–2001
Peak Salary
$256,7432000
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Total Compensation History
Full History
1999–2001
$131,250 in 1999 is worth about $231,983 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PresidentUniversity of Waterloo | $239,667Benefits $21,594Total $261,261 |
| 2000 | PresidentUniversity of Waterloo | $256,743Benefits $25,077Total $281,820 |
| 1999 | PresidentUniversity of Waterloo | $131,250Benefits $15,092Total $146,342 |
On the List
2001
David Johnston's $239,667 salary at University of Waterloo was about 122% above the 2001 median there, $107,917. University of Waterloo disclosed 245 salaries in 2001; David Johnston's total compensation of $261,261 ranked #1 among them. 13,144 salaries were disclosed on the 2001 Sunshine List, which covers pay of $100,000 or more. Across 3 years at University of Waterloo (1999–2001), David Johnston's highest disclosed salary was $256,743, in 2000.