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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.
Northwest Territories income tax brackets 2026
Northwest Territories has 4 tax brackets, from 5.9% to 14.05%, and a basic personal amount of $18,198 (income below this is effectively tax-free provincially).
| Taxable income | Northwest Territories rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $53,003 | 5.9% |
| $53,003 – $106,009 | 8.6% |
| $106,009 – $172,346 | 12.2% |
| Over $172,346 | 14.05% |
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% |
Northwest Territories 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 | $1,120 | $2,824 | $33,365 | $1,283.28 |
| $50,000 | $3,985 | $1,665 | $3,582 | $40,768 | $1,568.00 |
| $60,000 | $5,338 | $2,384 | $4,340 | $47,938 | $1,843.77 |
| $75,000 | $8,259 | $3,609 | $5,370 | $57,763 | $2,221.66 |
| $100,000 | $13,302 | $5,724 | $5,770 | $75,204 | $2,892.48 |
| $150,000 | $25,302 | $11,568 | $5,770 | $107,361 | $4,129.26 |
Northwest Territories vs nearby provinces
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary:
| Province / territory | Take-home / year | Average rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $58,819 | 21.57% |
| Northwest Territories ★ | $57,763 | 22.98% |
| Yukon | $57,559 | 23.25% |
| Alberta | $57,362 | 23.52% |
Take-home pay by province
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 after tax in Northwest Territories?
About $57,763 a year ($4,814 a month): federal tax $8,259, Northwest Territories tax $3,609, CPP $4,246 and EI $1,123. That ranks #2 of 13 provinces and territories for take-home pay at this salary.
What is the Northwest Territories basic personal amount for 2026?
$18,198. 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.