Paycheck Calculator Canada
Calculate your net take-home pay after federal and provincial income tax, CPP, and EI deductions for all Canadian provinces and territories.
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Enter your annual gross salary and select your province to see a complete breakdown of federal tax, provincial tax, CPP, and EI deductions — and your exact take-home pay.
- 1Enter your gross annual salary (before deductions)
- 2Select your province or territory
- 3Choose your pay frequency (annual, monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly)
- 4Toggle if you are self-employed (changes CPP calculation)
- 5Click Calculate to see your full tax breakdown and net income
Common Use Cases
- Negotiating salary — understand what a job offer actually pays after tax
- Comparing job offers in different provinces
- Planning your monthly budget based on take-home pay
- Understanding your effective tax rate
Pro Tips
- RRSP contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar
- Moving to Alberta can save thousands in provincial tax per year
- Ask your employer about group benefits — premiums are tax-deductible
- Ontario residents earning under $50K may qualify for Ontario Trillium Benefit
Frequently Asked Questions
Canadian income tax uses progressive brackets. Federal tax applies to all Canadians, then each province adds its own provincial tax on top. CPP (Canada Pension Plan) and EI (Employment Insurance) are also deducted from each paycheck.
CPP (Canada Pension Plan) is a mandatory retirement savings program. In 2026, employees contribute 5.95% of pensionable earnings (between $3,500 and ~$73,200). The maximum annual CPP contribution is approximately $4,034.
EI (Employment Insurance) provides temporary income support when you're unemployed. The 2026 employee premium rate is 1.64% of insurable earnings up to approximately $65,700, for a maximum annual premium of ~$1,078.
This calculator is primarily designed for T4 employees. Self-employed individuals pay both the employee and employer portions of CPP (11.9% total) and have different deduction rules. Use this as a rough estimate only for self-employment income.
Alberta has no provincial income tax on lower incomes and no provincial sales tax, making it one of the lowest-tax provinces. Quebec and Nova Scotia have higher provincial tax rates. Ontario falls in the middle range.
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