How much money do professors earn at Canadian universities?

If you’re considering an academic job in Canada, have a look at Statistics Canada’s report on “Salaries and Salary Scales of Full-time Teaching Staff at Canadian Universities, 2008/2009,” which surveyed pay scales at 63 universities across the country.

At the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, for example, full professors earn an average of $154,346 annually (including medical and dental benefits), associate profs average $114,382, while assistant professors earn an average of $100,338.

At McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, the average annual salaries are $142,278 for full professors, $111,421 for associate professors, and $83,284 for assistant professors.

At Nova Scotia’s Acadia University, full profs make an average of $113,252, associate profs $90,212, and assistant profs $77,640.

You can read the full report here.

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