Hongjin Zhu
McMaster University/Associate Professor
2025 Salary
$203,414Total compensation $203,931, including $517 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#531McMaster University
Years on List
162010–2025
Peak Salary
$203,4142025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$123,055 in 2010 is worth about $173,439 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $203,414Benefits $517Total $203,931 |
| 2024 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $193,961Benefits $517Total $194,478 |
| 2023 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $198,204Benefits $501Total $198,705 |
| 2022 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $192,996Benefits $449Total $193,445 |
| 2021 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $187,748Benefits $392Total $188,141 |
| 2020 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $182,747Benefits $348Total $183,095 |
| 2019 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $180,942Benefits $272Total $181,214 |
| 2018 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $173,135Benefits $218Total $173,353 |
| 2017 | Associate ProfessorMcmaster University | $166,690Benefits $227Total $166,917 |
| 2016 | Associate ProfessorMcMaster University | $180,152Benefits $227Total $180,379 |
| 2015 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $156,603Benefits $194Total $156,797 |
| 2014 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $153,170Benefits $175Total $153,345 |
| 2013 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $139,820Benefits $175Total $139,994 |
| 2012 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $135,394Benefits $175Total $135,569 |
| 2011 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $139,488Benefits $194Total $139,682 |
| 2010 | Assistant ProfessorMcMaster University | $123,055Benefits $213Total $123,269 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Hongjin Zhu was paid $203,414 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $132,321, an effective income-tax rate of about 32.2%. Among those listed as Associate Professor in 2025, the median was $174,209; this salary sits about 17% above it. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 16 years in all, first in 2010. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$132,321
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.9%
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +17%
Where does $203,414 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.