Mel Rutherford
Professor / Department Chair
McMaster University
Female (76% Confidence Score)
Most Recent Salary
$247,571.52
+3,436
(+1.4%)
vs 2024
Career Sunshine Earnings
$2,588,276.33
Sunshine Appearances
14 year(s)
Rankings
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Employer Rank
# 161
Based on sunshine salaries in 2025
Sector Rank
# 2396
Based on sunshine salaries in 2025
Sunshine List Rank
# 8007
Based on sunshine salaries in 2025
Salary Evolution
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Salary History
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR | $247,571.52 |
| 2024 | McMaster University | DEPARTMENT CHAIR PROFESSOR | $244,135.88 |
| 2023 | McMaster University | DEPARTMENT CHAIR PROFESSOR | $237,010.59 |
| 2022 | McMaster University | DEPARTMENT CHAIR PROFESSOR | $221,910.36 |
| 2021 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR | $202,987.36 |
| 2020 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $184,485.14 |
| 2019 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $179,294.44 |
| 2018 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $173,277.13 |
| 2017 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $166,856.69 |
| 2016 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $160,316.32 |
| 2015 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR | $156,844.76 |
| 2014 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE CHAIR | $144,219.39 |
| 2013 | McMaster University | PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE CHAIR | $137,843.25 |
| 2012 | McMaster University | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | $131,523.50 |