2026 tax year · CRA rates, updated July 2026
Alberta income tax calculator 2026
Federal and provincial income tax on your salary for the 2026 tax year, bracket by bracket, with your average and marginal rates.
Tax on $60k
$7,970
13.3% average rate
Marginal rate at $100k
30.5%
on the next dollar
Tax-free up to
$19,200
of salary, basic credits
Rank at $75k
#5 of 13
lowest tax first
Income tax on common salaries in Alberta
| Salary | Total tax | Average | Marginal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,811 | 6.0% | 20.3% |
| $40,000 | $3,844 | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| $50,000 | $5,877 | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| $60,000 | $7,970 | 13.3% | 26.8% |
| $75,000 | $12,269 | 16.4% | 29.3% |
| $90,000 | $16,722 | 18.6% | 30.5% |
| $100,000 | $19,772 | 19.8% | 30.5% |
| $125,000 | $27,773 | 22.2% | 36.0% |
| $150,000 | $36,773 | 24.5% | 36.0% |
| $200,000 | $56,377 | 28.2% | 42.3% |
| $250,000 | $77,545 | 31.0% | 43.3% |
Employment income only, basic personal amounts, CPP and EI credits. The marginal rate is the tax on the next $1,000.
Income tax in Alberta: what's different
Alberta combines the highest provincial basic personal amount in Canada with a new 8% bracket and a top rate of 15%, among the lowest in the country.
- Six brackets. 8% on the first $61,200, then 10%, 12%, 13% and 14%, and 15% above $370,220.
- The 8% bracket is new. Alberta introduced it for 2025 (on the first $60,000); before that, the lowest rate was 10%. For 2026 the threshold is indexed to $61,200.
- Basic personal amount: $22,769, the highest of any province. The first $22,769 of taxable income is tax-free in Alberta.
- Indexing is capped at 2%. Since 2025 Alberta indexes its brackets and credits by inflation up to a maximum of 2% a year.
- There is no provincial surtax or health premium. Alberta also has a supplemental credit of 25% of non-refundable credits above $4,896, which only helps people with large credit claims (for example tuition, medical or caregiver amounts).
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax at the top |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $61,200 | 8% | $4,896 |
| $61,200 – $154,259 | 10% | $14,202 |
| $154,259 – $185,111 | 12% | $17,904 |
| $185,111 – $246,813 | 13% | $25,925 |
| $246,813 – $370,220 | 14% | $43,202 |
| Over $370,220 | 15% | — |
Tax before credits. "Tax at the top" is the total tax on all the brackets below that point.
How Alberta compares
The same salary pays a different amount in each province: federal tax is the same everywhere outside Quebec, provincial tax is not.
| # | Province / territory | Total tax | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $10,812 | 14.4% |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $11,867 | 15.8% |
| 3 | British Columbia | $11,920 | 15.9% |
| 4 | Yukon | $11,975 | 16.0% |
| 5 | Alberta | $12,269 | 16.4% |
| 6 | Ontario | $12,704 | 16.9% |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $13,824 | 18.4% |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $14,529 | 19.4% |
| 9 | Manitoba | $14,606 | 19.5% |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $14,894 | 19.9% |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $15,315 | 20.4% |
| 12 | Quebec | $15,322 | 20.4% |
| 13 | Nova Scotia | $16,207 | 21.6% |
Federal plus provincial or territorial income tax on employment income, lowest first. Quebec's federal tax is after the abatement.
Questions
How much income tax do I pay on $50,000 in Alberta?
About $5,877 for 2026: $3,985 federal and $1,892 provincial, an average rate of 11.8%. CPP and EI add another $3,582, leaving $40,541 after tax.
How much tax on $100,000 in Alberta?
About $19,772 ($13,302 federal and $6,470 provincial), an average rate of 19.8% and a marginal rate of 30.5% on the next dollar.
At what income do you start paying tax in Alberta?
An employee with only the basic credits pays no federal or provincial income tax on a salary up to about $19,200 in 2026. Above that, tax starts at the lowest rates.
How much does an RRSP contribution save in Alberta?
On an $80,000 salary, a $5,000 RRSP contribution cuts 2026 income tax by about $1,525, because it is deducted at your marginal rate. Enter your own amounts in the RRSP field above.
Is income tax lower in Alberta?
For higher incomes, usually yes: Alberta has no surtax or health premium and its rates stop at 15%, so above roughly $150,000 it pays less than any other province. On middle incomes British Columbia comes out slightly lower, because its 5.6% and 7.7% rates are below Alberta's 8% and 10%, and the three territories are lower still. The comparison table on this page shows the exact ranking for your salary.
Does Alberta have a provincial sales tax?
No. Alberta charges only the 5% federal GST, with no provincial sales tax. That does not change income tax, but it is part of why Alberta is often called the lowest-tax province.