Dechang Liu
City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission/Category Manager
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$161,5482025
Total Compensation
$164,258Incl. $2,710 benefits
Employer Rank
#420City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission
Years on List
22024–2025
Total Compensation History
Full History
2024–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission | Category ManagerCity Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission | $161,548 | $2,710 | $164,258 |
| 2024 | City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | Category ManagerCity Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission | $149,232 | $2,655 | $151,887 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Dechang Liu was paid $161,548 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $110,240, an effective income-tax rate of about 28.4%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $149,232, that is a rise of about 8%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 2 years in all, first in 2024. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$110,240
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Category Manager median
- +10%
Where does $161,548 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.