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Yu (Lydia) Cao

University of Toronto/Assistant Professor of Education

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$101,784

2025

Total Compensation

$101,866

Incl. $82 benefits

Employer Rank

#7,221

University of Toronto

Years on List

1

2025–2025

Full History
20252025

YearPositionSalaryBenefits
2025Assistant Professor of EducationUniversity Of Toronto$101,784$82

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Yu (Lydia) Cao was paid $101,784 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $75,246, an effective income-tax rate of about 20.7%. On total compensation of $101,866, Yu (Lydia) Cao ranked #7,221 of 7,392 disclosed at University of Toronto that year, where the median salary was $147,726. 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
~$75,246
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~20.7%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Assistant Professor of Education median
−29%

Where does $101,784 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.

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