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Yu Zou

University of Toronto/Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$221,516

2025

Total Compensation

$228,142

Incl. $6,626 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,435

University of Toronto

Years on List

8

2018–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2018–2025Line chart of 8 yearly values, from $113,363 in 2018 to $228,142 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K$250K201820192021202220242025

Full History
20182025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025University Of TorontoAssociate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$221,516$6,626$228,142
2024University Of TorontoAssociate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$193,794$7,754$201,548
2023University Of Toronto$180,133$414$180,547
2022University Of TorontoAssistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$136,076$2,136$138,212
2021University Of TorontoAssistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$128,871$2,165$131,035
2020University Of TorontoAssistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$121,228$2,217$123,444
2019University Of TorontoAssistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$117,458$2,239$119,698
2018University of TorontoAssistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering$111,116$2,247$113,363

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $221,516 Yu Zou earned in 2025, roughly $141,677 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 33.6%. That is about 14% more than the $193,794 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 8 years in all, first in 2018. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$141,677
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~33.6%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507

Where does $221,516 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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