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Li (Lester) Xu

Solicitor General/Lead Developer

At a Glance
2024

Latest Salary

$120,428

2024

Total Compensation

$120,673

Incl. $245 benefits

Employer Rank

#2,913

Solicitor General

Years on List

2

2023–2024

Salary History

Salary by year, 2023–2024Line chart of 2 yearly values, from $102,383 in 2023 to $120,673 in 2024.$0$25K$50K$75K$100K$125K20232024

Full History
20232024

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2024Solicitor GeneralLead Developer$120,428$245$120,673
2023Solicitor General / Solliciteur général$102,156$227$102,383

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

In 2024, Li (Lester) Xu's $120,428 salary works out to roughly $86,587 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 23.9%. Among those listed as Lead Developer in 2024, the median was $118,642; this salary sits about 2% above it. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$86,587
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~23.9%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,105
vs. 2024 Lead Developer median
+2%

Where does $120,428 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2024 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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