Karen Spearing
Trent University/University Secretary
2021 Salary — last year on the list
$129,046Total compensation $129,739, including $693 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2021
Employer Rank
#201Trent University
Years on List
62016–2021
Peak Salary
$130,6362020
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2016–2021
$108,907 in 2016 is worth about $139,272 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | University SecretaryTrent University | $129,046Benefits $693Total $129,739 |
| 2020 | University SecretaryTrent University | $130,636Benefits $596Total $131,233 |
| 2019 | University SecretaryTrent University | $117,194Benefits $258Total $117,453 |
| 2018 | University SecretaryTrent University | $119,042Benefits $273Total $119,314 |
| 2017 | University SecretaryTrent University | $112,759Benefits $386Total $113,145 |
| 2016 | University SecretaryTrent University | $108,907Benefits $394Total $109,302 |
On the List
2021
Karen Spearing's $129,046 salary was about 20% below the 2021 province-wide median of $160,867 for University Secretary. Karen Spearing was the #201 highest-paid of 338 people Trent University disclosed in 2021, with total compensation of $129,739. Karen Spearing's $129,046 salary at Trent University was about 12% below the 2021 median there, $147,263. Karen Spearing has appeared on the Sunshine List at Trent University 6 times, 2016–2021, peaking in 2020 at $130,636.