Michael Higgins
University of Waterloo/President/Professor
2006 Salary — last year on the list
$285,594Total compensation $288,287, including $2,694 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2006
Employer Rank
#4University of Waterloo
Years on List
91997–2006
Peak Salary
$285,5942006
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Total Compensation History
Full History
1997–2006
$104,815 in 1997 is worth about $190,383 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | President/ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $285,594Benefits $2,694Total $288,287 |
| 2005 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $217,688Benefits $916Total $218,604 |
| 2003 | PresidentUniversity of Waterloo | $162,790Benefits $353Total $163,142 |
| 2002 | President / ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $153,656Benefits $957Total $154,613 |
| 2001 | President St. Jeromes UniversityUniversity of Waterloo | $146,304Benefits $301Total $146,604 |
| 2000 | President St Jeromes UniversityUniversity of Waterloo | $140,076Benefits $0Total $140,076 |
| 1999 | President St Jeromes UniversityUniversity of Waterloo | $130,889Benefits $0Total $130,889 |
| 1998 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $112,847Benefits $0Total $112,847 |
| 1997 | Prof.Waterloo | $104,815Benefits $170Total $104,985 |
On the List
2006
The 2006 Sunshine List recorded 34,199 disclosures of $100,000 or more. Michael Higgins was the #4 highest-paid of 581 people University of Waterloo disclosed in 2006, with total compensation of $288,287. Michael Higgins's $285,594 salary at University of Waterloo was about 132% above the 2006 median there, $123,159. Michael Higgins has appeared on the Sunshine List at University of Waterloo 9 times, 1997–2006.