Zhaolei Zhang
University of Toronto/Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
2025 Salary
$262,124Total compensation $262,249, including $126 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#806University of Toronto
Years on List
212005–2025
Peak Salary
$262,1242025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2005–2025
$118,854 in 2005 is worth about $182,390 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $262,124Benefits $126Total $262,249 |
| 2024 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $231,078Benefits $129Total $231,206 |
| 2023 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $236,566Benefits $129Total $236,694 |
| 2022 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $214,766Benefits $3,197Total $217,962 |
| 2021 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $204,511Benefits $3,905Total $208,417 |
| 2020 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $199,169Benefits $2,623Total $201,792 |
| 2019 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity Of Toronto | $195,706Benefits $2,519Total $198,224 |
| 2018 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $188,175Benefits $2,663Total $190,838 |
| 2017 | Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $182,450Benefits $2,224Total $184,674 |
| 2016 | Professor, Donnelly Centre For Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $181,880Benefits $2,260Total $184,140 |
| 2015 | Associate Professor, Donnelly Centre For Cellular And Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $166,995Benefits $283Total $167,278 |
| 2014 | Associate Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $164,835Benefits $4,066Total $168,901 |
| 2013 | Associate Professor, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $160,528Benefits $5,460Total $165,988 |
| 2012 | Associate Professor, Banting and Best Department of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $155,749Benefits $6,086Total $161,835 |
| 2011 | Associate Professor, Banting and Best Department of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $150,064Benefits $5,422Total $155,487 |
| 2010 | Associate Professor, Banting & Best Department of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $142,790Benefits $2,393Total $145,183 |
| 2009 | Professor, Banting & Best Dept. of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $137,973Benefits $698Total $138,670 |
| 2008 | Professor, Banting & Best Department of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $147,930Benefits $378Total $148,307 |
| 2007 | Professor, Banting & Best Department of Medical ResearchUniversity of Toronto | $140,527Benefits $374Total $140,901 |
| 2006 | Professor, Banting & Best Department of Medicine ResidentsUniversity of Toronto | $143,426Benefits $386Total $143,813 |
| 2005 | Prof., Banting & Best, Medical Res.University of Toronto | $118,854Benefits $394Total $119,247 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $262,124 Zhaolei Zhang earned in 2025, roughly $161,767 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 38.3%. At University of Toronto, 7,392 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $147,726; Zhaolei Zhang's total compensation of $262,249 ranked #806. Zhaolei Zhang has appeared on the list 21 times since 2005. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$161,767
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.3%
- vs. 2025 Professor Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research median
- −5%
Where does $262,124 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.