James Potvin
McMaster University/Professor
2015 Salary — last year on the list
$105,659Total compensation $105,784, including $125 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2015
Employer Rank
#1,061McMaster University
Years on List
92007–2015
Peak Salary
$142,0972013
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2015
$104,513 in 2007 is worth about $153,911 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $105,659Benefits $125Total $105,784 |
| 2014 | ProfessorMcMaster University | $140,326Benefits $175Total $140,501 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $142,097Benefits $175Total $142,272 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $136,685Benefits $175Total $136,860 |
| 2011 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $130,767Benefits $194Total $130,961 |
| 2010 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $124,383Benefits $213Total $124,596 |
| 2009 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $117,711Benefits $234Total $117,945 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $111,059Benefits $272Total $111,331 |
| 2007 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $104,513Benefits $284Total $104,797 |
On the List
2015
McMaster University's 2015 median disclosed salary was $153,513; James Potvin's $105,659 sat about 31% below it. Among the 1,137 people McMaster University disclosed in 2015, James Potvin's total compensation of $105,784 placed #1,061. The 2015 Sunshine List recorded 115,920 disclosures of $100,000 or more. Across Ontario, the 2015 median for Professor was $127,458; James Potvin's $105,659 salary sat about 17% below it. Across 9 years at McMaster University (2007–2015), James Potvin's highest disclosed salary was $142,097, in 2013.