William S. Wong
University of Waterloo/Professor
2025 Salary
$239,405Total compensation $240,575, including $1,170 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#264University of Waterloo
Years on List
152011–2025
Peak Salary
$239,4052025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2025
$140,659 in 2011 is worth about $192,629 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $239,405Benefits $1,170Total $240,575 |
| 2024 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $205,289Benefits $974Total $206,263 |
| 2023 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $227,186Benefits $846Total $228,032 |
| 2022 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $206,771Benefits $717Total $207,488 |
| 2021 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $200,606Benefits $543Total $201,149 |
| 2020 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $192,504Benefits $514Total $193,018 |
| 2019 | ProfessorUniversity Of Waterloo | $185,993Benefits $525Total $186,518 |
| 2018 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $182,000Benefits $530Total $182,530 |
| 2017 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $147,424Benefits $565Total $147,988 |
| 2016 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $168,463Benefits $601Total $169,064 |
| 2015 | ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $163,200Benefits $632Total $163,832 |
| 2014 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $157,599Benefits $610Total $158,209 |
| 2013 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $151,153Benefits $464Total $151,617 |
| 2012 | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Waterloo | $145,161Benefits $508Total $145,669 |
| 2011 | Associate 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%
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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.