Updated for July 1, 2026 · CRA T4127, 123rd edition
Alberta payroll calculator 2026
Federal and provincial income tax, CPP and EI for any paycheque in Alberta. Results update as you type.
Take-home on $60k
$1,834.25
every two weeks
Basic personal amount
$22,769
Provincial, 2026
Provincial rates
8–15%
6 brackets
Top marginal rate
48.0%
federal + provincial, highest incomes
Payroll in Alberta: what's different
Alberta has the highest provincial basic personal amount in Canada and a new 8% bracket on the first $61,200 of income.
- The basic personal amount is $22,769, so Alberta employees pay no provincial tax on roughly the first $23,000.
- 8% bracket. Since 2025 the first $61,200 is taxed at 8% (it used to be 10%). Six brackets in total, up to 15% above $370,220.
- Supplemental credit. Employees with large TD1AB claims get an extra credit of 25% of their credits above $4,896.
Everything else is national: federal tax, CPP and EI work the same in every province outside Quebec.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $61,200 | 8% |
| $61,200 – $154,259 | 10% |
| $154,259 – $185,111 | 12% |
| $185,111 – $246,813 | 13% |
| $246,813 – $370,220 | 14% |
| Over $370,220 | 15% |
Example paycheques in Alberta
| Salary | Gross | Federal | Provincial | Net pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $103.51 | $44.33 | $1,282.01 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | $153.28 | $72.77 | $1,559.27 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | $205.32 | $101.20 | $1,834.25 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | $317.73 | $154.29 | $2,201.95 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $512.88 | $249.48 | $2,800.26 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 | $722.30 | $344.68 | $3,384.29 |
First paycheque of the year, basic personal amounts only, no other deductions.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 – $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 – $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 – $258,482 | 29% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% |
The lowest federal rate is 14% for 2026 (it was 15% until mid-2025).
| Rate | Earnings | Max (employee) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPP | 5.95% | $3,500 – $74,600 | $4,230.45 |
| CPP2 | 4% | $74,600 – $85,000 | $416.00 |
| EI | 1.63% | up to $68,900 | $1,123.07 |
Employers match CPP and CPP2 dollar for dollar and pay 1.4 × the employee's EI premium (up to $1,572.30).
Questions
How much is taken off a $60,000 paycheque in Alberta?
On a $60,000 salary paid biweekly, each $2,307.69 paycheque has $205.32 federal tax, $101.20 provincial tax, $129.30 CPP and $37.62 EI withheld, leaving $1,834.25 take-home pay (basic TD1 claims, first paycheque of the year).
How much can I earn in Alberta before paying provincial tax?
With only the basic personal amount on your TD1AB ($22,769) plus the credits for CPP and EI, no Alberta tax is withheld until your annual income passes roughly $24,500 a year. Federal tax starts earlier, at about $19,500.
What are the CPP and EI rates in Alberta for 2026?
Alberta uses the national CPP and EI rates. For 2026, employees pay 5.95% CPP on earnings between $3,500 and $74,600 (maximum $4,230.45), 4% CPP2 on earnings between $74,600 and $85,000 (maximum $416.00) and 1.63% EI on insurable earnings up to $68,900 (maximum $1,123.07). Outside Quebec.
Why does my paycheque get bigger near the end of the year?
Because CPP and EI have yearly maximums. On a $90,000 salary paid biweekly, EI reaches its maximum on pay 20 and CPP on pay 22 of 26. After that only CPP2 (4%) is withheld, so the net paycheque goes from $2,560.94 to $2,805.17 until January.
Is this Alberta calculator accurate?
We implement the CRA's own payroll formulas (T4127, 123rd edition) and test them against the CRA's Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC): 214 of 214 test paycheques across 13 provinces and territories, three pay frequencies and five salaries match to the cent. For Quebec we use Revenu Québec's formulas (TP-1015.F-V) and also check Quebec tax, QPP and QPIP against its WebRAS calculator. The PDOC and WebRAS are still the official tools.