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William S. Wong

University of Waterloo/Professor

2025 Salary

$239,405

Total compensation $240,575, including $1,170 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#264

University of Waterloo

Years on List

15

2011–2025

Peak Salary

$239,405

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 15 yearly values of total compensation, from $141,816 in 2011 to $240,575 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K201120142017201920222025
Total compensation, 2011–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2011–2025

$140,659 in 2011 is worth about $192,629 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$239,405Benefits $1,170Total $240,575
2024ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$205,289Benefits $974Total $206,263
2023ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$227,186Benefits $846Total $228,032
2022ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$206,771Benefits $717Total $207,488
2021ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$200,606Benefits $543Total $201,149
2020ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$192,504Benefits $514Total $193,018
2019ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo$185,993Benefits $525Total $186,518
2018ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$182,000Benefits $530Total $182,530
2017ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$147,424Benefits $565Total $147,988
2016ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$168,463Benefits $601Total $169,064
2015ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$163,200Benefits $632Total $163,832
2014Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$157,599Benefits $610Total $158,209
2013Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$151,153Benefits $464Total $151,617
2012Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$145,161Benefits $508Total $145,669
2011Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo$140,659Benefits $1,157Total $141,816

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

William S. Wong was paid $239,405 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $150,652, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.8%. Among those listed as Professor in 2025, the median was $135,910; this salary sits about 76% above it. William S. Wong has appeared on the list 15 times since 2011. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$150,652
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~34.8%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~37.1%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+76%

Where does $239,405 rank on the Sunshine List? →

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.

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