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How to use the Canada Paycheck Calculator
- 1Enter your annual salary or hourly wage.
- 2Choose your province or territory and how often you are paid.
- 3See federal and provincial tax, CPP/QPP, EI and your take-home pay per paycheck.
Alberta income tax brackets 2026
Alberta has 6 tax brackets, from 8% to 15%, and a basic personal amount of $22,769 (income below this is effectively tax-free provincially).
| Taxable income | Alberta rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $61,200 | 8% |
| $61,200 – $154,259 | 10% |
| $154,259 – $185,111 | 12% |
| $185,111 – $246,813 | 13% |
| $246,813 – $370,220 | 14% |
| Over $370,220 | 15% |
Federal income tax brackets 2026
Everyone pays federal tax on top of provincial tax. The lowest federal rate fell to 14% from July 2025, and the basic personal amount is $16,452 in 2026.
| Taxable income | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 – $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 – $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 – $258,482 | 29% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% |
Alberta take-home pay at common salaries
Employee paid every two weeks, no RRSP contributions, 2026 rates:
| Salary | Federal tax | Provincial tax | CPP & EI | Take-home / year | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,691 | $1,153 | $2,824 | $33,332 | $1,282.02 |
| $50,000 | $3,985 | $1,892 | $3,582 | $40,541 | $1,559.28 |
| $60,000 | $5,338 | $2,631 | $4,340 | $47,691 | $1,834.26 |
| $75,000 | $8,259 | $4,010 | $5,370 | $57,362 | $2,206.21 |
| $100,000 | $13,302 | $6,470 | $5,770 | $74,459 | $2,863.79 |
| $150,000 | $25,302 | $11,470 | $5,770 | $107,458 | $4,133.00 |
Alberta vs nearby provinces
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary:
| Province / territory | Take-home / year | Average rate |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $57,711 | 23.05% |
| Alberta ★ | $57,362 | 23.52% |
| Saskatchewan | $55,806 | 25.59% |
Take-home pay by province
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 after tax in Alberta?
About $57,362 a year ($4,780 a month): federal tax $8,259, Alberta tax $4,010, CPP $4,246 and EI $1,123. That ranks #5 of 13 provinces and territories for take-home pay at this salary.
What is the Alberta basic personal amount for 2026?
$22,769. Combined with the federal basic personal amount of $16,452, this is the income on which you pay no income tax.
How much are CPP and EI in 2026?
CPP is 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600, plus 4% (CPP2) between $74,600 and $85,000. EI is 1.63% of earnings up to $68,900 (1.30% in Quebec). Quebec workers pay QPP (6.3%) and QPIP (0.43%) instead.