Linda Cheng

Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology/Professor

2024 Salary — last year on the list

$137,123

Total compensation $137,181, including $58 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2024

Employer Rank

#63

Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology

Years on List

2012–2024

Peak Salary

$137,501

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2012–2024. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2012–2024

$110,053 in 2012 is worth about $148,486 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2024	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$137,123Benefits $58Total $137,181	$58	$137,181
2023	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$137,501Benefits $34Total $137,535	$34	$137,535
2022	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$122,965Benefits $60Total $123,025	$60	$123,025
2021	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$121,751Benefits $74Total $121,826	$74	$121,826
2020	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$119,655Benefits $71Total $119,726	$71	$119,726
2019	Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College Of Applied Arts and Technology	$119,857Benefits $68Total $119,925	$68	$119,925
2018	Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College of Applied Arts and Technology	$119,415Benefits $68Total $119,483	$68	$119,483
2017	Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology	ProfessorDurham College of Applied Arts and Technology	$102,633Benefits $64Total $102,697	$64	$102,697
2016	Durham College	ProfessorDurham College	$108,379Benefits $84Total $108,464	$84	$108,464
2015	Durham College	ProfessorDurham College	$108,953Benefits $86Total $109,038	$86	$109,038
2014	Durham College	ProfessorDurham College	$108,133Benefits $104Total $108,237	$104	$108,237
2013	Durham College	ProfessorDurham College	$119,898Benefits $114Total $120,013	$114	$120,013
2012	Durham College	ProfessorDurham College	$110,053Benefits $120Total $110,173	$120	$110,173

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

Linda Cheng was paid $137,123 in 2024; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $96,036, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.2%. Within Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, Linda Cheng's total compensation of $137,181 was the #63 of 409, against a median salary of $125,369. Linda Cheng has appeared on the list 13 times since 2012. After pension contributions (probably the CAAT Pension Plan in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.

Estimated net pay: ~$96,036
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~26.2%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,105
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~30.0%
vs. 2024 Professor median: +7%

Where does $137,123 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.

Also at Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
2024

Also at Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, 2024
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Elaine Popp	President	$299,809	$313,153
2	Jean Choi	Vice President, Academic and Students	$253,424	$263,678
3	Bonnie St. George	Vice President, People, Equity and External Relations	$252,728	$263,213
4	Rebecca Milburn	Executive Dean, School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships	$247,798	$258,561
5	Janse Tolmie	Associate Vice President, Information and Technology	$247,367	$258,354
6	Tony Doyle	Associate Vice President, Academic (Administration)	$250,233	$258,090
7	Barbara Maccheyne	Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer	$224,581	$238,190
8	Jennifer Cosway	Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Equity	$218,010	$228,932
9	Carol Beam	Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing	$219,833	$227,653
10	Debbie Mckee Demczyk	Associate Vice President, Innovation and Research	$216,345	$222,940