Ranked by take-home pay
Employee take-home pay for 2026, ranked by the $100,000 column:
| Province or territory | On $60,000 | On $100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $48,773 | $76,654 |
| British Columbia | $47,755 | $75,373 |
| Northwest Territories | $47,938 | $75,204 |
| Yukon | $47,885 | $74,998 |
| Alberta | $47,691 | $74,459 |
| Ontario | $47,340 | $74,206 |
| Saskatchewan | $46,520 | $72,288 |
| Manitoba | $45,772 | $71,445 |
| New Brunswick | $46,048 | $71,215 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $45,763 | $70,603 |
| Quebec | $45,906 | $70,320 |
| Prince Edward Island | $45,447 | $69,789 |
| Nova Scotia | $44,726 | $68,867 |
Why the gap exists
Each province sets its own tax brackets and basic personal amount. Alberta and Saskatchewan have high personal amounts, so less income is taxed. Quebec has the highest provincial rates but residents get a 16.5% reduction in federal tax, pay a lower EI rate, and contribute to QPP and QPIP instead.
Ontario adds a health premium of up to $900 and a surtax on higher provincial tax. The territories have low rates and Nunavut has the lowest of all.
What this does not show
Take-home pay is only part of the picture. Housing, childcare, sales tax and benefits differ widely: Quebec's low-cost childcare and Alberta's lack of provincial sales tax can outweigh income tax differences. Low-income credits and benefits are not included in these figures.