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Cheng Wu Li

Ontario Power Generation/Senior Engineer/Scientist – Specialist

2025 Salary

$161,739

Total compensation $167,869, including $6,129 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#4,897

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

17

2009–2025

Peak Salary

$161,739

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 17 yearly values of total compensation, from $106,104 in 2009 to $167,869 in 2025.$100K$120K$140K$160K$180K200920122016201820222025
Total compensation, 2009–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2025

$105,606 in 2009 is worth about $151,578 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Senior Engineer/Scientist – SpecialistOntario Power Generation$161,739Benefits $6,129Total $167,869
2024Senior Engineer/Scientist - SpecialistOntario Power Generation$154,266Benefits $5,546Total $159,812
2023Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$145,620Benefits $5,057Total $150,677
2022Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$136,667Benefits $4,633Total $141,300
2021Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$135,047Benefits $4,119Total $139,166
2020Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$135,330Benefits $5,334Total $140,665
2019Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$136,714Benefits $8,712Total $145,425
2018Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$127,262Benefits $12,911Total $140,173
2017Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$125,745Benefits $14,714Total $140,459
2016Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$128,303Benefits $39,836Total $168,139
2015Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$121,797Benefits $688Total $122,485
2014Senior Engineer / Scientist / Technical OfficerOntario Power Generation$120,544Benefits $677Total $121,221
2013Senior Thermal Station Engineer/OfficerOntario Power Generation$113,808Benefits $660Total $114,467
2012Senior Thermal Station Engineer/OfficerOntario Power Generation$110,673Benefits $642Total $111,315
2011Senior Thermal Station Engineer/OfficerOntario Power Generation$110,484Benefits $856Total $111,340
2010Senior Thermal Station Engineer/OfficerOntario Power Generation$105,324Benefits $528Total $105,853
2009Senior Thermal Station Engineer/OfficerOntario Power Generation$105,606Benefits $498Total $106,104

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $161,739 Cheng Wu Li earned in 2025, roughly $110,346 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 31.8%. For comparison, the median Senior Engineer Scientist Specialist on the 2025 list was paid $167,665; this salary is about 4% less. Cheng Wu Li has appeared on the list 17 times since 2009. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$110,346
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~28.4%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~31.8%
vs. 2025 Senior Engineer Scientist Specialist median
−4%

Where does $161,739 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.

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