2026 tax year

Canada Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your Canadian income tax, CPP, EI, deductions, and take-home pay based on your income and province. Results are estimates.

2026 employment income

Calculate your take-home pay

Assumes one employer, a full year of employment, standard basic personal credits, and no other income or deductions.

Your estimated take-home pay

$43,861 /annual

Based on $55,000 annual gross income in Ontario

Federal income tax
$4,632
Provincial/territorial tax
$2,546
CPP
$3,064
CPP2 / QPP2
$0
EI
$896
Total deductions
$11,139
Average rate

20.3%

Marginal rate

23.2%

Your pay at a glance

Annual

$43,861

Monthly

$3,655

Biweekly

$1,687

Weekly

$843

Where your gross income goes

FederalProvincialCPP/QPP & EITake-home

What Would a Bonus Be Worth After Tax?

Gross bonus
$5,000
Additional tax and payroll deductions
$1,522
Estimated net bonus
$3,478

Employer Contributions

These are paid by an employer in addition to your salary and do not reduce your take-home pay.

Employer CPP
$3,064
Employer EI
$1,255

Compare Tax Across Canada

The same $55,000 employment income and standard-credit assumptions are used for every province and territory.

Province/TerritoryNet incomeAverage deductions
Alberta$44,14619.7%
British Columbia$44,38419.3%
Manitoba$42,45322.8%
New Brunswick$42,79522.2%
Newfoundland and Labrador$42,37123.0%
Northwest Territories$44,43019.2%
Nova Scotia$41,52324.5%
Nunavut$45,15217.9%
Ontario$43,86120.3%
Prince Edward Island$42,16723.3%
Quebec$42,43722.8%
Saskatchewan$43,18821.5%
Yukon$44,19419.6%

How Tax Changes With Income

Gross incomeNet incomeAverage deductions
$45,000$36,55418.8%
$50,000$40,14519.7%
$55,000$43,86120.3%
$60,000$47,34021.1%
$65,000$50,55622.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax will I pay in Canada?

Your income tax depends on taxable income, federal brackets, and the rules in your province or territory. This calculator also separates payroll contributions such as CPP or QPP and EI.

What is my take-home pay after tax?

Take-home pay is gross employment income minus estimated federal and provincial income tax and employee payroll contributions.

What is the difference between average and marginal tax rate?

The average rate is total estimated deductions divided by gross income. The marginal rate estimates the income-tax rate on the next dollar earned; it does not mean all income is taxed at that rate.

How is CPP calculated?

For 2026, CPP generally applies at 5.95% to pensionable employment earnings above the $3,500 exemption up to the $74,600 ceiling. CPP2 applies at 4% between $74,600 and $85,000. Quebec uses QPP-specific rates.

How is EI calculated?

For 2026, EI is generally 1.63% of insurable earnings up to $68,900. Quebec employees use a lower EI rate and may also pay QPIP premiums.

Does my province affect my income tax?

Yes. Every province and territory has its own brackets, rates, and credits. Quebec also administers its own provincial income tax and payroll programs.

How much tax will I pay on a bonus?

A bonus increases annual employment income. The bonus tool compares annual tax and payroll deductions before and after the bonus, including the effect of annual CPP and EI maximums.

Is this calculator accurate enough for filing my tax return?

No. It is an educational estimate based on standard employment-income assumptions and cannot replace a tax return or professional advice.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate for general informational purposes only. Actual tax results may vary based on your personal circumstances, deductions, credits, income sources, and other factors. This calculator is not a substitute for professional tax advice or preparation.

Tax model sources: CRA 2026 Payroll Deductions Formulas and tables, Government of Canada CPP and EI amounts, and Revenu Québec 2026 income-tax, QPP and QPIP amounts. The model assumes one employer, full-year Canadian employment, standard basic credits, and no other income, deductions or benefits.