What are the income tax brackets in Canada for 2026?

Canada uses a progressive tax system where higher income is taxed at higher rates. Tax brackets vary by country - see the detailed breakdown on this page for exact thresholds and rates.

How much social security do I pay in Canada?

Social security contributions in Canada are typically split between employer and employee. The exact rates depend on various factors including income level and type of contribution.

Are there any tax credits available in Canada?

Yes, Canada offers various tax credits and deductions that can reduce your tax liability. Common credits include general tax credits, labor credits, and family-related deductions.

Official 2026 Rates

Canada Income Tax Bands

Complete guide to income tax rates, brackets, and thresholds in Canada for the 2026 tax year.

Federal Income Tax Brackets - 2026

Canada applies federal income tax first, then a separate province or territory tax. The calculator defaults to Ontario but lets you choose every province and territory.

Bracket	Taxable Income	Rate
Federal bracket 1	$0 - $58,523	14%
Federal bracket 2	$58,523 - $117,045	20.5%
Federal bracket 3	$117,045 - $181,440	26%
Federal bracket 4	$181,440 - $258,482	29%
Federal bracket 5	Above $258,482	33%

Ontario Provincial Tax - Default Calculator Province

Bracket	Taxable Income	Rate
Ontario bracket 1	$0 - $53,891	5.05%
Ontario bracket 2	$53,891 - $107,785	9.15%
Ontario bracket 3	$107,785 - $150,000	11.16%
Ontario bracket 4	$150,000 - $220,000	12.16%
Ontario bracket 5	Above $220,000	13.16%

Ontario Add-ons

Ontario also has a health premium up to $900 and a surtax on higher provincial tax payable. These are included in the Canada calculator when Ontario is selected.

Province and Territory Snapshot

Alberta

Provincial rates from 8.00% to 15.00%.

Basic personal amount: $22,769

British Columbia

Provincial rates from 5.06% to 20.50%.

Basic personal amount: $13,216

Manitoba

Provincial rates from 10.80% to 17.40%.

Basic personal amount: $15,780

New Brunswick

Provincial rates from 9.40% to 19.50%.

Basic personal amount: $13,664

Newfoundland and Labrador

Provincial rates from 8.70% to 21.80%.

Basic personal amount: $11,188

Nova Scotia

Provincial rates from 8.79% to 21.00%.

Basic personal amount: $11,932

Northwest Territories

Provincial rates from 5.90% to 14.05%.

Basic personal amount: $18,198

Nunavut

Provincial rates from 4.00% to 11.50%.

Basic personal amount: $19,659

Ontario

Provincial rates from 5.05% to 13.16%.

Basic personal amount: $12,989

Prince Edward Island

Provincial rates from 9.50% to 19.00%.

Basic personal amount: $15,000

Quebec

Provincial rates from 14.00% to 25.75%.

Basic personal amount: $18,952

Saskatchewan

Provincial rates from 10.50% to 14.50%.

Basic personal amount: $20,381

Yukon

Provincial rates from 6.40% to 15.00%.

Basic personal amount: $16,452

Payroll Contributions

CPP, CPP2 and EI

Outside Quebec, employees pay CPP at 5.95% up to the YMPE of $74,600, CPP2 at 4% on earnings from $74,600 to $85,000, and EI at 1.63% up to $68,900.

Quebec QPP, QPIP and Abatement

Quebec uses QPP at 6.30%, QPP2, reduced EI at 1.30%, QPIP at 0.430%, and a federal tax abatement. Select Quebec in the calculator to use this payroll path.

Tax data sources and review method

Tax bands, thresholds, credits, and contribution notes are checked against official tax authority material where available. This page was last reviewed for Canada 2026 data on June 5, 2026.

Primary references

Calculation notes

Rates are shown for the page tax year and may omit niche regimes that require individual assessment.
Regional or municipal tax differences are summarized when they materially affect employee income.
Use the salary calculator for estimated net pay because credits and contributions interact with gross income.

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