Zikun Zhang
Lakehead University/Assistant Professor
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$131,401Total compensation $132,346, including $945 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2023
Employer Rank
#242Lakehead University
Years on List
42020–2023
Peak Salary
$131,4012023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2020–2023
$122,910 in 2020 is worth about $147,313 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Assistant ProfessorLakehead University | $131,401Benefits $945Total $132,346 |
| 2022 | Assistant ProfessorLakehead University | $128,734Benefits $898Total $129,632 |
| 2021 | Assistant ProfessorLakehead University | $125,650Benefits $879Total $126,530 |
| 2020 | Assistant ProfessorLakehead University | $122,910Benefits $859Total $123,769 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Zikun Zhang was paid $131,401 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $92,014, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.4%. Among those listed as Assistant Professor in 2023, the median was $128,513; this salary sits about 2% above it. That is about 2% more than the $128,734 paid in 2022. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$92,014
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.0%
- vs. 2023 Assistant Professor median
- +2%
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Estimate only: 2023 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.