Ling Guan
Toronto Metropolitan University/Professor
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$144,276Total compensation $145,705, including $1,429 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2023
Employer Rank
#938Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
222002–2023
Peak Salary
$232,3212014
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2002–2023
$135,833 in 2002 is worth about $223,038 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $144,276Benefits $1,429Total $145,705 |
| 2022 | ProfessorToronto Metropolitan University | $122,859Benefits $1,323Total $124,181 |
| 2021 | ProfessorRyerson University | $223,576Benefits $1,182Total $224,758 |
| 2020 | ProfessorRyerson University | $225,162Benefits $1,130Total $226,292 |
| 2019 | ProfessorRyerson University | $224,004Benefits $1,110Total $225,114 |
| 2018 | ProfessorRyerson University | $210,108Benefits $1,325Total $211,433 |
| 2017 | ProfessorRyerson University | $195,953Benefits $1,417Total $197,370 |
| 2016 | ProfessorRyerson University | $200,239Benefits $1,382Total $201,621 |
| 2015 | ProfessorRyerson University | $229,460Benefits $1,293Total $230,753 |
| 2014 | ProfessorRyerson University | $232,321Benefits $1,076Total $233,398 |
| 2013 | ProfessorRyerson University | $224,360Benefits $1,076Total $225,436 |
| 2012 | ProfessorRyerson University | $220,113Benefits $1,075Total $221,188 |
| 2011 | ProfessorRyerson University | $215,487Benefits $1,075Total $216,562 |
| 2010 | ProfessorRyerson University | $218,309Benefits $1,185Total $219,493 |
| 2009 | ProfessorRyerson University | $194,379Benefits $1,379Total $195,758 |
| 2008 | ProfessorRyerson University | $178,860Benefits $1,375Total $180,235 |
| 2007 | ProfessorRyerson University | $169,130Benefits $1,374Total $170,505 |
| 2006 | ProfessorRyerson University | $158,586Benefits $1,313Total $159,899 |
| 2005 | ProfessorRyerson University | $153,846Benefits $1,290Total $155,136 |
| 2004 | ProfessorRyerson University | $146,519Benefits $1,344Total $147,863 |
| 2003 | ProfessorRyerson University | $143,532Benefits $1,337Total $144,868 |
| 2002 | Professor, Electrical EngineeringRyerson University | $135,833Benefits $1,236Total $137,069 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Ling Guan was paid $144,276 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $99,301, an effective income-tax rate of about 27.9%. Compared with 2022, when the figure was $122,859, that is a rise of about 17%. Ling Guan has appeared on the list 22 times since 2002. 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
- ~$99,301
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.2%
- vs. 2023 Professor median
- +13%
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Estimate only: 2023 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.