Michael J. Chong
University of Waterloo/Professor
2025 Salary
$238,667Total compensation $239,167, including $500 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#273University of Waterloo
Years on List
232003–2025
Peak Salary
$238,6672025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2003–2025
$103,079 in 2003 is worth about $164,645 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $238,667Benefits $500Total $239,167 |
| 2024 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $228,063Benefits $425Total $228,488 |
| 2023 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $222,837Benefits $567Total $223,405 |
| 2022 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $216,066Benefits $723Total $216,789 |
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $212,409Benefits $555Total $212,964 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $204,235Benefits $535Total $204,771 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $194,557Benefits $549Total $195,106 |
| 2018 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $189,206Benefits $557Total $189,763 |
| 2017 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $183,420Benefits $597Total $184,017 |
| 2016 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $179,075Benefits $639Total $179,713 |
| 2015 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $174,207Benefits $674Total $174,882 |
| 2014 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $169,099Benefits $655Total $169,754 |
| 2013 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $162,874Benefits $500Total $163,374 |
| 2012 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $156,319Benefits $548Total $156,868 |
| 2011 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $151,423Benefits $1,245Total $152,668 |
| 2010 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $149,621Benefits $1,315Total $150,936 |
| 2009 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $149,646Benefits $1,325Total $150,970 |
| 2008 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $145,286Benefits $4,157Total $149,444 |
| 2007 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $135,946Benefits $2,742Total $138,688 |
| 2006 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $125,143Benefits $3,335Total $128,478 |
| 2005 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $114,968Benefits $1,848Total $116,815 |
| 2004 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $108,493Benefits $717Total $109,210 |
| 2003 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $103,079Benefits $349Total $103,428 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael J. Chong was paid $238,667 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $150,281, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.7%. Within University of Waterloo, Michael J. Chong's total compensation of $239,167 was the #273 of 2,376, against a median salary of $153,961. Michael J. Chong has appeared on the list 23 times since 2003. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$150,281
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.0%
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +76%
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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.