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Free 2026 Canada Salary Calculator

See estimated take-home pay after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP/QPP and EI—by annual, monthly, bimonthly, biweekly, weekly or hourly pay.

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Your 2026 pay estimate

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Province comparison

Net pay across Canada

Same gross pay and RRSP input

Alberta$0
British Columbia$0
Manitoba$0
New Brunswick$0
Newfoundland and Labrador$0
Nova Scotia$0
Northwest Territories$0
Nunavut$0
Ontario$0
Prince Edward Island$0
Quebec$0
Saskatchewan$0
Yukon$0

Clearer pay planning

Know what is estimated from each paycheque

Pay-period results

Enter annual, monthly, bimonthly, biweekly, weekly or hourly pay and see the equivalent take-home amounts together.

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.

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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.