John Smithers
University of Guelph/Professor
2021 Salary — last year on the list
$210,514Total compensation $211,674, including $1,160 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2021
Employer Rank
#75University of Guelph
Years on List
152007–2021
Peak Salary
$210,5142021
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2007–2021
$101,126 in 2007 is worth about $148,922 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Guelph | $210,514Benefits $1,160Total $211,674 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Guelph | $205,272Benefits $1,213Total $206,485 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Guelph | $199,349Benefits $1,179Total $200,528 |
| 2018 | ProfessorUniversity of Guelph | $202,054Benefits $1,146Total $203,200 |
| 2017 | Professor and ChairUniversity of Guelph | $204,006Benefits $969Total $204,975 |
| 2016 | Professor and ChairUniversity of Guelph | $196,381Benefits $461Total $196,841 |
| 2015 | Professor & ChairUniversity of Guelph | $201,709Benefits $176Total $201,885 |
| 2014 | Professor and DeanUniversity of Guelph | $205,493Benefits $551Total $206,044 |
| 2013 | Professor & Interim DeanUniversity of Guelph | $171,367Benefits $534Total $171,901 |
| 2012 | Professor & ChairUniversity of Guelph | $155,804Benefits $499Total $156,303 |
| 2011 | Professor & ChairUniversity of Guelph | $149,243Benefits $47Total $149,290 |
| 2010 | Professor & ChairUniversity of Guelph | $141,662Benefits $152Total $141,814 |
| 2009 | Professor & ChairUniversity of Guelph | $123,795Benefits $469Total $124,263 |
| 2008 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Guelph | $112,621Benefits $488Total $113,109 |
| 2007 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Guelph | $101,126Benefits $467Total $101,593 |
On the List
2021
Across Ontario, the 2021 median for Professor was $119,884; John Smithers's $210,514 salary sat about 76% above it. Among the 1,095 people University of Guelph disclosed in 2021, John Smithers's total compensation of $211,674 placed #75. University of Guelph's 2021 median disclosed salary was $152,375; John Smithers's $210,514 sat about 38% above it. John Smithers has appeared on the Sunshine List at University of Guelph 15 times, 2007–2021.