Compare Income Tax by Province 2026
Take-home pay after federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI, for the same salary everywhere.
On a $75,000 salary
Nunavut leaves the most take-home pay ($58,819) and Nova Scotia the least ($53,423), a gap of $5,396 a year, or about $450 a month.
| Rank | Province / territory | Income tax | CPP/QPP, EI, QPIP | Take-home / year | Per month | Total rate | Marginal tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $10,812 | $5,370 | $58,819 | $4,902 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $11,867 | $5,370 | $57,763 | $4,814 | 23.0% | 27.9% |
| 3 | British Columbia | $11,920 | $5,370 | $57,711 | $4,809 | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| 4 | Yukon | $11,975 | $5,370 | $57,655 | $4,805 | 23.1% | 28.3% |
| 5 | Alberta | $12,269 | $5,370 | $57,362 | $4,780 | 23.5% | 29.3% |
| 6 | Ontario | $12,705 | $5,370 | $56,926 | $4,744 | 24.1% | 28.5% |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $13,825 | $5,370 | $55,806 | $4,650 | 25.6% | 31.7% |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $14,529 | $5,370 | $55,102 | $4,592 | 26.5% | 33.1% |
| 9 | Manitoba | $14,606 | $5,370 | $55,024 | $4,585 | 26.6% | 31.9% |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $14,894 | $5,370 | $54,737 | $4,561 | 27.0% | 33.6% |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $15,315 | $5,370 | $54,316 | $4,526 | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| 12 | Quebec | $15,597 | $5,714 | $53,689 | $4,474 | 28.4% | 34.6% |
| 13 | Nova Scotia | $16,207 | $5,370 | $53,423 | $4,452 | 28.8% | 35.7% |
Total rate is income tax plus employee contributions divided by gross pay. Marginal tax rate is the income tax on the next dollar of salary.
Take-home pay at other salaries
| Province / territory | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $40,541 | $57,362 | $74,459 | $107,458 | $137,854 |
| British Columbia | $40,574 | $57,711 | $75,373 | $107,377 | $136,274 |
| Manitoba | $39,075 | $55,024 | $71,445 | $100,797 | $128,522 |
| New Brunswick | $39,354 | $55,102 | $71,215 | $101,330 | $129,580 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $39,252 | $54,737 | $70,603 | $100,702 | $128,441 |
| Nova Scotia | $38,260 | $53,423 | $68,867 | $98,117 | $124,331 |
| Northwest Territories | $40,768 | $57,763 | $75,204 | $107,361 | $137,196 |
| Nunavut | $41,363 | $58,819 | $76,654 | $110,408 | $141,898 |
| Ontario | $40,145 | $56,926 | $74,206 | $104,320 | $131,278 |
| Prince Edward Island | $38,829 | $54,316 | $69,789 | $98,973 | $125,898 |
| Quebec | $38,621 | $53,689 | $69,310 | $97,477 | $123,267 |
| Saskatchewan | $39,699 | $55,806 | $72,288 | $104,037 | $133,352 |
| Yukon | $40,611 | $57,655 | $74,998 | $107,893 | $138,514 |
- Highlighted: most take-home pay at that salary.
- Assumptions: 2026 rules, salary from one employer, no deductions, basic credits only. Not included: refundable credits and benefits, low-income reductions outside Ontario, sales tax and living costs. Other calculators may include different credits, so their totals can differ. How we calculate.
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Province comparison questions
Which province has the lowest income tax in 2026?
It depends on income. On a $50,000 salary, Nunavut leaves the most take-home pay ($41,363); on $150,000 it's Nunavut ($110,408). Among the provinces only, on $75,000 the most take-home pay is in British Columbia.
Which province has the highest income tax in 2026?
On a $75,000 salary, Nova Scotia leaves the least take-home pay ($53,423). On $150,000 it's Quebec ($97,477).
Why does take-home pay differ between provinces?
Federal tax and CPP/EI are the same everywhere outside Quebec, so the gap comes from provincial tax: bracket rates and thresholds, the size of the basic personal amount, and extras such as Ontario's surtax and Health Premium. Quebec residents pay Quebec tax and QPP/QPIP but get a 16.5% abatement on federal tax.
Do these numbers include sales tax or cost of living?
No. They compare income tax and payroll contributions on employment income only. Sales tax and living costs such as housing are not included.
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