Ziqing Hong
University of Toronto/Professor, Physics
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$163,0192025
Total Compensation
$163,145Incl. $126 benefits
Employer Rank
#3,141University of Toronto
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $163,019 | $126 | $163,145 |
| 2024 | University Of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $140,900 | $129 | $141,028 |
| 2023 | University Of Toronto | — | $150,500 | $129 | $150,629 |
| 2022 | University Of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $124,020 | $134 | $124,154 |
| 2021 | University Of Toronto | Professor, Physics | $109,076 | $125 | $109,201 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Ziqing Hong's 2025 salary of $163,019 comes to roughly $111,050 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.5% effective) is deducted. That is about 16% more than the $140,900 paid in 2024. 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
- ~$111,050
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Professor of Physics median
- −36%
Where does $163,019 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.