New Data Reveals the State of Canadian University Professors' Salaries Statistics Canada has released partial data on the number and salaries of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to the figures, a total of 64,000 full-time professors and instructors are employed at universities across the country, with a significant proportion of them earning six-figure salaries. However, the data also highlights regional disparities in salary ranges, with professors in certain provinces receiving significantly higher pay than their counterparts in other parts of the country. The latest statistics aim to provide insights into the state of Canada's higher education workforce and the compensation of its professors.
Statistics Canada - Number and salaries of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities (partial), 2025/2026 Education News Canada