2026 tax year · CRA rates, updated July 2026
New Brunswick 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
$9,613
16.0% average rate
Marginal rate at $100k
34.5%
on the next dollar
Tax-free up to
$14,500
of salary, basic credits
Rank at $75k
#8 of 13
lowest tax first
Income tax on common salaries in New Brunswick
| Salary | Total tax | Average | Marginal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $2,739 | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| $40,000 | $4,901 | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| $50,000 | $7,064 | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| $60,000 | $9,613 | 16.0% | 32.6% |
| $75,000 | $14,529 | 19.4% | 33.1% |
| $90,000 | $19,566 | 21.7% | 34.5% |
| $100,000 | $23,016 | 23.0% | 34.5% |
| $125,000 | $32,400 | 25.9% | 42.0% |
| $150,000 | $42,900 | 28.6% | 42.0% |
| $200,000 | $64,650 | 32.3% | 48.8% |
| $250,000 | $89,047 | 35.6% | 48.8% |
Employment income only, basic personal amounts, CPP and EI credits. The marginal rate is the tax on the next $1,000.
Income tax in New Brunswick: what's different
New Brunswick has four provincial brackets, from 9.4% to 19.5%.
- Rates of 9.4% up to $52,333, 14% up to $104,666, 16% up to $193,861 and 19.5% above.
- The basic personal amount is $13,664.
- A 20% credit (up to $2,000) applies to labour-sponsored fund shares bought through payroll.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax at the top |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $52,333 | 9.4% | $4,919 |
| $52,333 – $104,666 | 14% | $12,246 |
| $104,666 – $193,861 | 16% | $26,517 |
| Over $193,861 | 19.5% | — |
Tax before credits. "Tax at the top" is the total tax on all the brackets below that point.
How New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
About $7,064 for 2026: $3,985 federal and $3,079 provincial, an average rate of 14.1%. CPP and EI add another $3,582, leaving $39,354 after tax.
How much tax on $100,000 in New Brunswick?
About $23,016 ($13,302 federal and $9,714 provincial), an average rate of 23.0% and a marginal rate of 34.5% on the next dollar.
At what income do you start paying tax in New Brunswick?
An employee with only the basic credits pays no federal or provincial income tax on a salary up to about $14,500 in 2026. Above that, tax starts at the lowest rates.
How much does an RRSP contribution save in New Brunswick?
On an $80,000 salary, a $5,000 RRSP contribution cuts 2026 income tax by about $1,725, because it is deducted at your marginal rate. Enter your own amounts in the RRSP field above.