Tao Zeng

Wilfrid Laurier University/Faculty

At a Glance
2024

Latest Salary

$157,385

2024

Total Compensation

$158,168

Incl. $783 benefits

Employer Rank

#373

Wilfrid Laurier University

Years on List

2006–2024

Salary History

Full History
2006–2024

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2024	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$157,385	$783	$158,168
2023	Wilfrid Laurier University	—	$151,569	$774	$152,343
2022	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$122,289	$493	$122,782
2021	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$163,495	$407	$163,903
2020	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$200,196	$439	$200,634
2019	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$168,696	$429	$169,125
2018	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$174,713	$509	$175,222
2017	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$183,880	$455	$184,334
2016	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$164,229	$390	$164,619
2015	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$167,595	$370	$167,965
2014	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$161,056	$361	$161,417
2013	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$157,605	$509	$158,114
2012	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$142,349	$564	$142,913
2011	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$141,708	$590	$142,297
2010	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$138,638	$609	$139,247
2009	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$136,031	$596	$136,627
2008	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$112,484	$553	$113,036
2007	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty	$130,537	$548	$131,085
2006	Wilfrid Laurier University	Faculty Member	$114,843	$524	$115,367

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

In 2024, Tao Zeng's $157,385 salary works out to roughly $107,400 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 28.5%. That is about 4% more than the $151,569 paid in 2023. The name has been on the Sunshine List 19 years in all, first in 2006. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$107,400
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~28.5%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,105
vs. 2024 Faculty Member median: −10%

Where does $157,385 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 Wilfrid Laurier University

#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Deborah Maclatchy	President	$404,250	$405,614
2	Heidi Northwood	Provost and Vice President: Academic	$322,962	$324,073
3	Lloyd Noronha	Vice President, Finance and Administration	$294,231	$295,242
4	Jason Coolman	Vice President: Advancement and External Relations	$291,731	$292,742
5	Jonathan Newman	Vice President, Research	$266,092	$267,023
6	Si Li	Faculty	$265,119	$266,059
7	Lisa Keeping	Faculty	$260,319	$261,166
8	M. Fabricio Perez	Faculty	$259,896	$260,769
9	Anthony Clarke	Dean, Faculty of Science	$257,656	$258,299
10	Nicole Coviello	Faculty	$257,429	$258,258