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Dong Liang

York University/Professor

2025 Salary

$223,754

Total compensation $224,710, including $956 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#388

York University

Years on List

17

2009–2025

Peak Salary

$225,710

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 17 yearly values of total compensation, from $106,624 in 2009 to $224,710 in 2025.$100K$150K$200K$250K200920122016201820222025
Total compensation, 2009–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2025

$106,025 in 2009 is worth about $152,179 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025ProfessorYork University$223,754Benefits $956Total $224,710
2024ProfessorYork University$225,710Benefits $943Total $226,653
2023ProfessorYork University$190,461Benefits $914Total $191,375
2022ProfessorYork University$188,202Benefits $913Total $189,115
2021ProfessorYork University$178,085Benefits $948Total $179,033
2020ProfessorYork University$174,973Benefits $927Total $175,900
2019ProfessorYork University$171,482Benefits $927Total $172,409
2018ProfessorYork University$158,103Benefits $973Total $159,076
2017ProfessorYork University$155,617Benefits $958Total $156,574
2016ProfessorYork University$156,983Benefits $883Total $157,866
2015ProfessorYork University$139,061Benefits $757Total $139,818
2014ProfessorYork University$137,270Benefits $701Total $137,971
2013ProfessorYork University$131,931Benefits $560Total $132,491
2012ProfessorYork University$128,697Benefits $305Total $129,002
2011ProfessorYork University$121,049Benefits $390Total $121,439
2010ProfessorYork University$114,633Benefits $586Total $115,219
2009ProfessorYork University$106,025Benefits $599Total $106,624

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $223,754 Dong Liang earned in 2025, roughly $142,800 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 36.2%. That is about 65% above the 2025 median of $135,910 for Professor on the Sunshine List. Within York University, Dong Liang's total compensation of $224,710 was the #388 of 2,557, against a median salary of $157,104. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$142,800
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.7%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~36.2%
vs. 2025 Professor median
+65%

Where does $223,754 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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2025

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