Richard Zhao
Ontario Power Generation/Senior Technical Engineer/Officer
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$153,1122025
Total Compensation
$158,137Incl. $5,025 benefits
Employer Rank
#5,981Ontario Power Generation
Years on List
72018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $153,112 | $5,025 | $158,137 |
| 2024 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $152,667 | $4,568 | $157,235 |
| 2022 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $132,783 | $3,846 | $136,630 |
| 2021 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $134,620 | $3,428 | $138,048 |
| 2020 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $134,868 | $3,064 | $137,932 |
| 2019 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $118,711 | $2,582 | $121,294 |
| 2018 | Ontario Power Generation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | $115,635 | $2,752 | $118,387 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Richard Zhao's $153,112 salary works out to roughly $105,598 after federal and Ontario income tax — an effective rate of about 27.4%. That is about 1% below the 2025 median of $155,130 for Senior Technical Engineer/Officer on the Sunshine List. Richard Zhao has appeared on the list 7 times since 2018. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$105,598
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Senior Technical Engineer/Officer median
- −1%
Where does $153,112 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.