Michael J. Best
University of Waterloo/Professor
2009 Salary — last year on the list
$144,576Total compensation $145,887, including $1,311 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2009
Employer Rank
#282University of Waterloo
Years on List
82002–2009
Peak Salary
$144,5762009
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2002–2009
$104,743 in 2002 is worth about $171,989 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $144,576Benefits $1,311Total $145,887 |
| 2008 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $138,814Benefits $1,287Total $140,101 |
| 2007 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $132,336Benefits $1,116Total $133,452 |
| 2006 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $125,925Benefits $965Total $126,889 |
| 2005 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $108,254Benefits $835Total $109,089 |
| 2004 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $108,167Benefits $753Total $108,921 |
| 2003 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $108,609Benefits $368Total $108,978 |
| 2002 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $104,743Benefits $121Total $104,865 |
On the List
2009
Across Ontario, the 2009 median for Professor was $127,598; Michael J. Best's $144,576 salary sat about 13% above it. University of Waterloo disclosed 845 salaries in 2009; Michael J. Best's total compensation of $145,887 ranked #282 among them. Michael J. Best's $144,576 salary at University of Waterloo was about 9% above the 2009 median there, $132,043. Michael J. Best has appeared on the Sunshine List at University of Waterloo 8 times, 2002–2009.