Alberta tax brackets 2026
Alberta has 6 provincial tax brackets in 2026, from 8% to 15%. The provincial basic personal amount is $22,769.
| Provincial rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 8% | $0 – $61,200 |
| 10% | $61,200 – $154,259 |
| 12% | $154,259 – $185,111 |
| 13% | $185,111 – $246,813 |
| 14% | $246,813 – $370,220 |
| 15% | $370,220 and up |
Living and working in Alberta
Alberta has the highest basic personal amount in Canada, so the first $22,000 or so of income is free of provincial tax. A new 8% bracket on lower incomes was added in 2025, and there is no provincial sales tax.
- Only the 5% GST applies to purchases.
- The energy sector pays some of the highest wages in Canada.
Largest cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge.
Take-home pay in Alberta by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Bi-weekly | Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $26,124 | $2,177 | $1,005 | 12.9% |
| $40,000 | $33,332 | $2,778 | $1,282 | 16.7% |
| $50,000 | $40,541 | $3,378 | $1,559 | 18.9% |
| $60,000 | $47,691 | $3,974 | $1,834 | 20.5% |
| $70,000 | $54,107 | $4,509 | $2,081 | 22.7% |
| $80,000 | $60,698 | $5,058 | $2,335 | 24.1% |
| $100,000 | $74,459 | $6,205 | $2,864 | 25.5% |
| $120,000 | $88,258 | $7,355 | $3,395 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $107,458 | $8,955 | $4,133 | 28.4% |
| $200,000 | $137,854 | $11,488 | $5,302 | 31.1% |
Where your money goes
- Take-home pay$47,69179.5%
- Federal income tax$5,3388.9%
- Alberta income tax$2,6314.4%
- CPP contributions$3,3625.6%
- Employment Insurance$9781.6%
- Federal income tax ($5,338). Federal brackets apply to $59,435 of taxable income, minus non-refundable credits such as the basic personal amount.
- Alberta income tax ($2,631). Each province has its own brackets and credits.
- CPP contributions ($3,362). Builds your public pension; your employer pays the same amount on top.
- Employment Insurance ($978). Covers income if you lose your job or take parental or sickness leave.
Take-home pay in every province and territory
Provincial taxes make a real difference. On $60,000, take-home pay ranges from $44,726 in Nova Scotia to $48,773 in Nunavut.
How RRSP contributions change your pay
Contributions to an RRSP or registered pension plan are deducted from taxable income, so part of your saving is paid by tax refunds.
| Contribution | Saved per year | Take-home pay | Per month | Tax saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0 | $47,691 | $3,974 | — |
| 3% | $1,800 | $46,346 | $3,862 | $455 |
| 5% | $3,000 | $45,410 | $3,784 | $719 |
| 8% | $4,800 | $44,006 | $3,667 | $1,115 |
| 10% | $6,000 | $43,070 | $3,589 | $1,379 |
What this salary buys you
The 50/30/20 rule splits your monthly take-home pay of $3,974 into three buckets.
- Using the 30% rule, a comfortable rent is up to $1,500 per month.
- This salary is 1.9 times the Alberta minimum wage of $15 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alberta tax brackets for 2026?
Alberta provincial rates range from 8% to 15%, on top of federal tax.
How much is $60,000 after tax in Alberta?
About $47,691 a year, or $3,974 per month.
What is the minimum wage in Alberta?
About $15 per hour.
What deductions come off a paycheque in Alberta?
Federal and provincial income tax, CPP and EI, plus any pension or benefit deductions.
Figures use CRA and Revenu Québec 2026 federal and provincial brackets, basic personal amounts, CPP/QPP, EI and QPIP rates for an employee. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.