Tao Zeng
York University/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$155,5412025
Total Compensation
$156,282Incl. $741 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,315York University
Years on List
62020–2025
Salary History
Full History
2020–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | York University | Associate Professor | $155,541 | $741 | $156,282 |
| 2024 | York University | Associate Professor | $157,078 | $671 | $157,749 |
| 2023 | York University | — | $130,837 | $630 | $131,467 |
| 2022 | York University | Associate Professor / Assistant Professor | $128,082 | $615 | $128,697 |
| 2021 | York University | Assistant Professor | $118,123 | $630 | $118,753 |
| 2020 | York University | Assistant Professor | $116,415 | $617 | $117,032 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $155,541 Tao Zeng earned in 2025, roughly $106,935 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 27.7%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $157,078, that is a drop of about 1%. Tao Zeng has appeared on the list 6 times since 2020. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,935
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −11%
Where does $155,541 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.