John Li
Toronto Metropolitan University/Assistant Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$184,8852025
Total Compensation
$185,949Incl. $1,064 benefits
Employer Rank
#644Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Assistant Professor | $184,885 | $1,064 | $185,949 |
| 2024 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Assistant Professor | $180,176 | $965 | $181,141 |
| 2023 | Toronto Metropolitan University | — | $169,758 | $930 | $170,688 |
| 2022 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Assistant Professor | $154,250 | $923 | $155,173 |
| 2021 | Ryerson University | Assistant Professor | $147,819 | $866 | $148,685 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
John Li was paid $184,885 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $122,887, an effective income-tax rate of about 30.6%. That is about 35% above the 2025 median of $137,351 for Assistant Professor on the Sunshine List. John Li has appeared on the list 5 times since 2021. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$122,887
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Assistant Professor median
- +35%
Where does $184,885 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.