Alberta Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay in Alberta. Federal tax, provincial tax, CPP + EI — updated for tax year 2026.
Your details
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C$
Take-homeC$55,560per year
Monthly take-homeC$4,630
Bi-weeklyC$2,137
Effective tax rate19.0%
Marginal rate31.0%
Annual breakdown
- Gross incomeC$75,000
- Federal tax(11.9%)-C$8,913
- Alberta provincial tax(7.0%)-C$5,268
- CPP(5.6%)-C$4,182
- EI (Employment Insurance)(1.4%)-C$1,077
- Take-home pay(74.1%)C$55,560
Uses 2025 federal and provincial brackets indexed to 2026. Read full disclaimer.
Alberta provincial tax brackets
| Income range | Rate |
|---|---|
| C$0 – C$148,269 | 10% |
| C$148,269 – C$177,922 | 12% |
| C$177,922 – C$237,230 | 13% |
| C$237,230 – C$355,845 | 14.00% |
| C$355,845 – ∞ | 15% |
What you pay on every Alberta paycheck
- Federal income tax — 15% to 33% depending on bracket
- Alberta provincial tax — 10.00% to 15.00%
- CPP — 5.95% on earnings between $3,500 and $71,300, plus CPP2 4% to $81,200
- EI — 1.64% on earnings up to $65,700
Alberta Basic Personal Amount
Alberta grants a Basic Personal Amount of C$22,323. Combined with the federal BPA of C$16,129, that's over C$38,452 of income effectively tax-free.
Alberta tax FAQ
What's the top tax rate in Alberta?
Alberta's top provincial rate is 15.00%. Combined with the top federal rate (33%), your marginal rate on income above $253,414 is approximately 48.00%.
How much is CPP in Alberta?
CPP in Alberta is the same as the rest of Canada (except Quebec): 5.95% on earnings between $3,500 (basic exemption) and $71,300 (YMPE), plus 4% CPP2 on earnings between YMPE and $81,200 (YAMPE).
What's the Basic Personal Amount in Alberta?
Alberta's provincial Basic Personal Amount for 2025 is $22,323. Federal BPA is $16,129 on top of that. Both reduce your taxable income for their respective jurisdictions.
Does this calculator include provincial tax credits?
The calculator applies the Basic Personal Amount (both federal and provincial). Additional tax credits — like the Canada Workers Benefit, GST/HST credit, or province-specific credits (e.g. Ontario Trillium Benefit) — are not deducted because they depend on your overall tax situation. Use CRA's My Account for exact personal estimates.