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Enter annual, monthly, bimonthly, biweekly, weekly or hourly pay and see the equivalent take-home amounts together.
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Canada Salary Calculator 2026
Type your salary and see your take-home pay instantly — per year, month, paycheque or hour — with every tax and deduction explained.
2026 federal and provincial tax, CPP/QPP and EI/QPIP. Excludes benefits, union dues, workplace pensions and other payroll deductions. Calculated privately in your browser.
Clearer pay planning
Know what is estimated from each paycheque
Tax and payroll separated
Federal tax, provincial tax, CPP/QPP and EI/QPIP are shown as separate lines instead of one unexplained deduction.
Province comparison
See the same salary across every province and territory without re-entering your income.
Free Canadian salary guide · Updated September 28, 2026
How to use the Canada take-home pay calculator
Start with gross pay
Use your pay before tax and payroll deductions. If you are paid hourly, add your regular hours per week; the tool annualizes that pay before estimating deductions.
Choose the right province
Provincial tax varies across Canada. Choose the province or territory that applies to your employment and personal tax situation, then compare the same salary elsewhere if useful.
Read the result correctly
Take-home pay is an estimate of earnings after included income tax and payroll deductions. It is not a tax refund. For a filing estimate, use the free Canada tax refund calculator.
Know what is not included
Your employer's payroll can also include benefits, pension deductions, union dues, taxable benefits or other adjustments. Treat this as a clear planning estimate, not a replacement for a pay stub.
Example: biweekly salary
If your offer is $85,000 per year, choose Annual and enter $85,000. The calculator shows the annual estimate, then divides the take-home amount into 26 biweekly pay periods so you can plan around your actual payday.
Salary estimate vs. tax return
This page estimates ongoing take-home pay. Your final return may produce a refund or amount owing because it considers tax already withheld and credits, deductions and other income over the full year.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Canada salary calculator free?+
Yes. It is free, needs no account and calculates in your browser.
What does the result include?+
It estimates federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP, EI and QPIP where applicable. It does not replace payroll or a filed tax return.
Why can my actual paycheque be different?+
Employer benefits, pension deductions, union dues, taxable benefits, credits and payroll timing can change an actual paycheque.
Can I see a different province?+
Yes. Select a province or territory to update the main estimate, then use the comparison list to see the same pay across Canada.
Practical pay planning
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