2026 tax year · CRA rates, updated July 2026
Northwest Territories income tax calculator 2026
Federal and territorial income tax on your salary for the 2026 tax year, bracket by bracket, with your average and marginal rates.
Tax on $60k
$7,722
12.9% average rate
Marginal rate at $100k
29.1%
on the next dollar
Tax-free up to
$19,200
of salary, basic credits
Rank at $75k
#2 of 13
lowest tax first
Income tax on common salaries in Northwest Territories
| Salary | Total tax | Average | Marginal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,972 | 6.6% | 18.4% |
| $40,000 | $3,811 | 9.5% | 18.4% |
| $50,000 | $5,650 | 11.3% | 18.4% |
| $60,000 | $7,722 | 12.9% | 27.5% |
| $75,000 | $11,867 | 15.8% | 27.9% |
| $90,000 | $16,116 | 17.9% | 29.1% |
| $100,000 | $19,026 | 19.0% | 29.1% |
| $125,000 | $27,321 | 21.9% | 38.2% |
| $150,000 | $36,871 | 24.6% | 38.2% |
| $200,000 | $57,034 | 28.5% | 43.3% |
| $250,000 | $78,707 | 31.5% | 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 Northwest Territories: what's different
The Northwest Territories have four territorial brackets and some of the lowest rates in Canada.
- Rates of 5.9%, 8.6%, 12.2% and 14.05% above $172,346.
- The basic personal amount is $18,198.
- Employees living in prescribed northern zones can claim a residency deduction on their TD1, which lowers the tax withheld.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax at the top |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $53,003 | 5.9% | $3,127 |
| $53,003 – $106,009 | 8.6% | $7,686 |
| $106,009 – $172,346 | 12.2% | $15,779 |
| Over $172,346 | 14.05% | — |
Tax before credits. "Tax at the top" is the total tax on all the brackets below that point.
How NWT compares
The same salary pays a different amount in each province: federal tax is the same everywhere outside Quebec, territorial 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 Northwest Territories?
About $5,650 for 2026: $3,985 federal and $1,665 territorial, an average rate of 11.3%. CPP and EI add another $3,582, leaving $40,768 after tax.
How much tax on $100,000 in Northwest Territories?
About $19,026 ($13,302 federal and $5,724 territorial), an average rate of 19.0% and a marginal rate of 29.1% on the next dollar.
At what income do you start paying tax in Northwest Territories?
An employee with only the basic credits pays no federal or territorial 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 Northwest Territories?
On an $80,000 salary, a $5,000 RRSP contribution cuts 2026 income tax by about $1,455, because it is deducted at your marginal rate. Enter your own amounts in the RRSP field above.