Jian Zhao
University of Waterloo/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$194,7722025
Total Compensation
$195,163Incl. $391 benefits
Employer Rank
#733University of Waterloo
Years on List
62020–2025
Salary History
Full History
2020–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $194,772 | $391 | $195,163 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $171,371 | $319 | $171,690 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $161,896 | $279 | $162,174 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $150,404 | $223 | $150,628 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $155,100 | $168 | $155,268 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $150,567 | $161 | $150,728 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Jian Zhao was paid $194,772 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $128,001, an effective income-tax rate of about 31.5%. Within University of Waterloo it was the #733 salary of 2,376, against a median of $153,961. Jian Zhao has appeared on the list 6 times since 2020. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$128,001
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- +12%
Where does $194,772 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.