Zahir Kolia
Toronto Metropolitan University/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$151,2792025
Total Compensation
$152,070Incl. $790 benefits
Employer Rank
#936Toronto Metropolitan University
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Associate Professor | $151,279 | $790 | $152,070 |
| 2024 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Associate Professor | $136,357 | $693 | $137,051 |
| 2023 | Toronto Metropolitan University | — | $122,043 | $656 | $122,700 |
| 2022 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Assistant Professor | $109,532 | $640 | $110,173 |
| 2021 | Ryerson University | Assistant Professor | $103,429 | $588 | $104,017 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Zahir Kolia was paid $151,279 in 2025; after federal and Ontario income tax that is roughly $104,589, an effective income-tax rate of about 27.2%. It ranks #936 of 2,039 disclosed at Toronto Metropolitan University that year, where the median was $145,594. The name has been on the Sunshine List 5 years in all, first in 2021. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$104,589
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −13%
Where does $151,279 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.