Take-home pay on $60,000 by province
Provincial and territorial tax rates 2026
| Province / territory | Rates | Brackets | Basic personal amount | Take-home on $100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 5.05% – 13.16% | 5 | $12,989 | $74,206 |
| Quebec | 14% – 25.75% | 4 | $18,952 | $69,585 |
| British Columbia | 5.06% – 20.5% | 7 | $13,216 | $75,549 |
| Alberta | 8% – 15% | 6 | $22,769 | $74,459 |
| Manitoba | 10.8% – 17.4% | 3 | $15,780 | $71,445 |
| Saskatchewan | 10.5% – 14.5% | 3 | $20,381 | $72,288 |
| Nova Scotia | 8.79% – 21% | 5 | $11,932 | $68,867 |
| New Brunswick | 9.4% – 19.5% | 4 | $13,664 | $71,215 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 8.7% – 21.8% | 8 | $11,188 | $70,437 |
| Prince Edward Island | 9.5% – 19% | 5 | $15,000 | $69,789 |
| Northwest Territories | 5.9% – 14.05% | 4 | $18,198 | $75,204 |
| Yukon | 6.4% – 15% | 5 | $16,452 | $74,998 |
| Nunavut | 4% – 11.5% | 4 | $19,659 | $76,654 |
Ontario tax brackets
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.05% | $0 – $53,891 |
| 9.15% | $53,891 – $107,785 |
| 11.16% | $107,785 – $150,000 |
| 12.16% | $150,000 – $220,000 |
| 13.16% | $220,000 and over |
Quebec tax brackets
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 14% | $0 – $54,345 |
| 19% | $54,345 – $108,680 |
| 24% | $108,680 – $132,245 |
| 25.75% | $132,245 and over |
British Columbia tax brackets
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.06% | $0 – $50,363 |
| 7.7% | $50,363 – $100,728 |
| 10.5% | $100,728 – $115,648 |
| 12.29% | $115,648 – $140,430 |
| 14.7% | $140,430 – $190,405 |
| 16.8% | $190,405 – $265,545 |
| 20.5% | $265,545 and over |
Alberta tax brackets
| 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 over |
Provincial extras to know
- Ontario adds a surtax on provincial tax above set amounts and the Ontario Health Premium of up to $900.
- Quebec collects its own income tax, runs QPP instead of CPP and QPIP for parental leave, and residents get a 16.5% federal abatement.
- Alberta has the highest basic personal amount and a lower first bracket rate of 8%.
- Most provinces also offer low-income tax reductions and credits that this overview does not show.
Frequently asked questions
Which province has the lowest income tax?
On a $60,000 salary, Nunavut leaves the highest take-home pay. The answer changes with income.
Which province has the highest income tax?
Quebec and the Atlantic provinces generally have the highest combined rates on middle and high incomes.
Do I pay tax in the province where I work or live?
You pay provincial tax to the province where you lived on December 31 of the tax year.
Do provinces use the same brackets as the federal government?
No. Each province sets its own brackets and rates, except Yukon, whose thresholds follow the federal ones.
What is the provincial basic personal amount?
Each province sets its own, from about $11,000 in Newfoundland and Labrador to over $22,000 in Alberta.
How we calculate
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.