James R. Thompson
University of Waterloo/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$300,714Total compensation $302,097, including $1,383 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#45University of Waterloo
Years on List
172009–2025
Peak Salary
$300,7142025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2025
$158,535 in 2009 is worth about $227,548 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $300,714Benefits $1,383Total $302,097 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $276,541Benefits $926Total $277,467 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $259,948Benefits $804Total $260,752 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $241,635Benefits $681Total $242,316 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $232,455Benefits $521Total $232,977 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $227,733Benefits $501Total $228,234 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $216,896Benefits $514Total $217,410 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $210,891Benefits $519Total $211,411 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $205,082Benefits $554Total $205,636 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $200,507Benefits $590Total $201,097 |
| 2015 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $195,436Benefits $356Total $195,792 |
| 2014 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $188,354Benefits $254Total $188,608 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $182,169Benefits $188Total $182,357 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $101,558Benefits $167Total $101,725 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $169,835Benefits $460Total $170,295 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $162,222Benefits $477Total $162,699 |
| 2009 | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $158,535Benefits $480Total $159,015 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
James R. Thompson was paid $300,714 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $179,699, an effective income-tax rate of about 38.4%. Among those listed as Associate Professor in 2025, the median was $174,209; this salary sits about 73% above it. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $276,541, that is a rise of about 9%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$179,699
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~40.2%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +73%
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Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.