Clarence Cheng
Energy/Senior Policy Advisor
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$150,901Total compensation $151,062, including $161 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#20Energy
Years on List
32022–2024
Peak Salary
$150,9012024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2022–2024
$112,054 in 2022 is worth about $121,688 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Senior Policy AdvisorEnergy | $150,901Benefits $161Total $151,062 |
| 2023 | Senior Policy Advisor / Conseiller principal en politiquesEnergy / Énergie | $131,019Benefits $152Total $131,171 |
| 2022 | Senior Policy AdvisorEnergy | $112,054Benefits $146Total $112,200 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Take-home on Clarence Cheng's 2024 salary of $150,901 comes to roughly $103,831 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 27.8% effective) is deducted. That is about 15% more than the $131,019 paid in 2023. At Energy, 115 people made the 2024 list with a median salary of $127,969; Clarence Cheng's total compensation of $151,062 ranked #20. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$103,831
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.2%
- vs. 2024 Senior Policy Advisor median
- +24%
Where does $150,901 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.