Charles Zheng
University of Western Ontario/Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$243,9992025
Total Compensation
$244,099Incl. $100 benefits
Employer Rank
#162University of Western Ontario
Years on List
142011–2025
Salary History
Full History
2011–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Western Ontario | Professor | $243,999 | $100 | $244,099 |
| 2024 | University Of Western Ontario | Professor | $237,412 | $90 | $237,502 |
| 2023 | University Of Western Ontario | — | $209,829 | $89 | $209,919 |
| 2022 | University Of Western Ontario | Professor | $203,045 | $89 | $203,134 |
| 2021 | University Of Western Ontario | Professor | $215,993 | $92 | $216,084 |
| 2019 | University Of Western Ontario | Professor | $119,269 | $59 | $119,328 |
| 2018 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $201,111 | $108 | $201,219 |
| 2017 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $197,052 | $108 | $197,160 |
| 2016 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $193,465 | $103 | $193,567 |
| 2015 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $176,259 | $92 | $176,351 |
| 2014 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $171,684 | $95 | $171,779 |
| 2013 | University of Western Ontario | Professor | $178,838 | $100 | $178,938 |
| 2012 | University of Western Ontario | Associate Professor | $172,198 | $95 | $172,293 |
| 2011 | University of Western Ontario | Associate Professor | $166,978 | $101 | $167,080 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $243,999 Charles Zheng earned in 2025, roughly $152,956 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 35.1%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $237,412, that is a rise of about 3%. That is about 80% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$152,956
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor median
- +80%
Where does $243,999 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.