This Alberta income tax calculator shows your 2026 take-home pay after federal tax, Alberta tax, CPP and EI. It includes Alberta’s new 8% bracket on the first $61,200 of income and the country’s highest provincial basic personal amount.
2026 Alberta tax brackets
| Taxable income | Alberta 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% |
Alberta introduced the 8% bracket in 2025; the threshold rose to $61,200 for 2026. The Alberta basic personal amount is $22,769, credited at 8%, so most people pay no Alberta tax on roughly their first $22,769 of income. Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
2026 federal tax brackets (all provinces)
| Taxable income | Federal 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% |
CPP is 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600, CPP2 is 4% between $74,600 and $85,000, and EI is 1.63% of earnings up to $68,900.
Worked example
On a $70,000 salary in Alberta, you would pay about C$7,488 in federal tax and C$3,535 in Alberta tax, plus $3,956.75 in CPP and $1,123.07 in EI. Take-home pay is about C$53,897 a year, or C$4,491 a month.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alberta tax brackets for 2026?
8% up to $61,200, 10% up to $154,259, 12% up to $185,111, 13% up to $246,813, 14% up to $370,220 and 15% above that.
What is the Alberta basic personal amount for 2026?
$22,769, the highest of any province. It is a credit at 8%, worth about $1,822.
Is Alberta tax lower than other provinces?
For most incomes, yes. The high basic personal amount, the 8% first bracket and no provincial sales tax make Alberta one of the lowest-tax provinces.
What is the top marginal tax rate in Alberta?
48% on income above $370,220 in 2026, combining the 33% federal rate with Alberta’s 15% rate.
Does Alberta have a health premium or sales tax?
No. Alberta has no health premium and no provincial sales tax; only the 5% federal GST applies to purchases.
Related calculators
- Canada Income Tax Calculator
- Ontario Income Tax Calculator
- BC Income Tax Calculator
- Budget Calculator
Sources
- Government of Alberta: Personal income tax
- Canada Revenue Agency: Tax rates and income brackets
- CRA: CPP contribution rates and maximums
Last reviewed: October 2026 against official government sources. This calculator gives estimates for education only and is not tax advice.