John Chi-Jen Chung

University of Toronto/Senior Research Associate

2025 Salary

$135,348

Total compensation $135,600, including $251 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#4,268

University of Toronto

Years on List

2021–2025

Peak Salary

$135,415

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2021–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2021–2025

$108,541 in 2021 is worth about $125,865 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	University Of Toronto	Senior Research AssociateUniversity Of Toronto	$135,348Benefits $251Total $135,600	$251	$135,600
2024	University Of Toronto	Senior Research AssociateUniversity Of Toronto	$130,586Benefits $1,854Total $132,440	$1,854	$132,440
2023	University Of Toronto	Senior Research AssociateUniversity Of Toronto	$135,415Benefits $248Total $135,663	$248	$135,663
2021	University Of Toronto	Research AssociateUniversity Of Toronto	$108,541Benefits $226Total $108,767	$226	$108,767

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $135,348 John Chi-Jen Chung earned in 2025, roughly $95,577 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 29.4%. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; John Chi-Jen Chung's total compensation of $135,600 ranked #4,268. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$95,577
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~25.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~29.4%
vs. 2025 Senior Research Associate median: +16%

Where does $135,348 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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