Tax brackets across Canada: Here's what you'll pay in each province this tax season
Tax season in Canada is just a few weeks away, and whether you're in Ontario, B.C., Alberta or anywhere else across the country, one big question is on everyone's mind — how much income tax will you actually owe?
Canada's taxes work on a progressive tax bracket system, with both federal and provincial/territorial governments charging different rates depending on how much you earn. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collects federal income tax based on a specific set of brackets and rates, but each province and territory also has its own set of tax brackets — meaning your total tax calculation is based on both where you live and how much money you make.
Provincial and territorial income tax rates vary widely across the country, with some governments taking a significantly larger chunk of your earnings than others. That means it can be hard to know exactly how much tax you'll owe this year — and how it might compare to other people making a similar income across the country.
To get to the bottom of this, we crunched the numbers so you don't have to, looking at the combined income tax you'd pay in each province and territory at four different income levels. Whether you're making $30,000, $60,000, $100,000 or even a sky-high $500,000, we've got you covered.
While some spots are better for certain income levels than others, Nunavut consistently comes out on top for the lowest tax rates in Canada. Among the provinces, B.C. is the most affordable at the lower and middle-income levels while Alberta becomes the best deal once you hit about $175K and above.
Meanwhile, Nova Scotia is the most expensive spot across the board — whether you're working part-time for minimum wage or you're in the top 1%.
Keep in mind these figures account for the basic personal amount in each spot, but don't include any extra deductions or credits that could lower your total tax bill, so ultimately the amount of tax you owe will be based on your specific situation. But if you're curious to see how your province generally stacks up — and if your neighbour in another part of Canada is getting a better deal — let's break it all down.
Federal tax brackets in Canada
Here are Canada's tax brackets and basic personal amount for the upcoming 2024 tax season. These brackets and rates generally apply to all taxpayers and only account for the federal portion of your taxes:
- 15% on taxable income up to $55,867, plus
- 20.5% on taxable income over $55,867 up to $111,733, plus
- 26% on taxable income over $111,733 up to $173,205, plus
- 29% on taxable income over $173,205 up to $246,752, plus
- 33% on taxable income over $246,752
- Basic personal amount:
- $15,705 maximum (income of $173,205 or lower)
- $14,156 minimum (income of $246,752 or higher)
Alberta
Here are Alberta's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 10% on taxable income up to $148,269, plus
- 12% on taxable income over $148,269 up to $177,922, plus
- 13% on taxable income over $177,922 up to $237,230, plus
- 14% on taxable income over $237,230 up to $355,845, plus
- 15% on taxable income over $355,845
- Basic personal amount: $21,885
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $2,956
- $60,000/year: $10,683
- $100,000/year: $22,883
- $500,000/year: $200,728
British Columbia
Here are B.C.'s provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 5.06% on taxable income up to $47,937, plus
- 7.7% on taxable income over $47,937 up to $95,875, plus
- 10.5% on taxable income over $95,875 up to $110,076, plus
- 12.29% on taxable income over $110,076 up to $133,664, plus
- 14.7% on taxable income over $133,664 up to $181,232, plus
- 16.8% on taxable income over $181,232 up to $252,752, plus
- 20.5% on taxable income over $252,752
- Basic personal amount: $12,580
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $2,680
- $60,000/year: $9,589
- $100,000/year: $20,984
- $500,000/year: $218,156
Manitoba
Here are Manitoba's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 10.8% on taxable income up to $47,000, plus
- 12.75% on taxable income over $47,000 up to $100,000, plus
- 17.4% on taxable income over $100,000
- Basic personal amount: $15,780
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,680
- $60,000/year: $11,901
- $100,000/year: $25,201
- $500,000/year: $218,321
New Brunswick
Here are New Brunswick's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 9.4% on taxable income up to $49,958, plus
- 14% on taxable income over $49,958 up to $99,916, plus
- 16% on taxable income over $99,916 up to $185,064, plus
- 19.5% on taxable income over $185,064
- Basic personal amount: $13,044
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,218
- $60,000/year: $11,747
- $100,000/year: $25,548
- $500,000/year: $224,092
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest number of tax brackets in Canada, with eight discrete rates based on how much you make. Here are its provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 8.7% on taxable income up to $43,198, plus
- 14.5% on taxable income over $43,198 up to $86,395, plus
- 15.8% on taxable income over $86,395 up to $154,244, plus
- 17.8% on taxable income over $154,244 up to $215,943, plus
- 19.8% on taxable income over $215,943 up to $275,870, plus
- 20.8% on taxable income over $275,870 up to $551,739, plus
- 21.3% on taxable income over $551,739 up to $1,103,478, plus
- 21.8% on taxable income over $1,103,478
- Basic personal amount: $10,818
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,812
- $60,000/year: $12,124
- $100,000/year: $26,301
- $500,000/year: $227,859
Northwest Territories
Here are the Northwest Territories' territorial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 5.9% on taxable income up to $50,597, plus
- 8.6% on taxable income over $50,597 up to $101,198, plus
- 12.2% on taxable income over $101,198 up to $164,525, plus
- 14.05% on taxable income over $164,525
- Basic personal amount: $17,373
Here's what you'll pay in combined territorial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $2,889
- $60,000/year: $9,640
- $100,000/year: $21,280
- $500,000/year: $199,764
Nova Scotia
Here are Nova Scotia's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 8.79% on taxable income up to $29,590, plus
- 14.95% on taxable income over $29,590 up to $59,180, plus
- 16.67% on taxable income over $59,180 up to $93,000, plus
- 17.5% on taxable income over $93,000 up to $150,000, plus
- 21% on taxable income over $150,000
- Basic personal amount:
- $11,481 maximum (income of $25,000 or lower)
- $8,481 minimum (income of $75,000 or higher)
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,824
- $60,000/year: $13,208
- $100,000/year: $28,214
- $500,000/year: $233,983
Nunavut
Nunavut has the lowest tax rates of any province or territory in Canada. Here are its territorial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 4% on taxable income up to $53,268, plus
- 7% on taxable income over $53,268 up to $106,537, plus
- 9% on taxable income over $106,537 up to $173,205, plus
- 11.5% on taxable income over $173,205
- Basic personal amount: $18,767
Here's what you'll pay in combined territorial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $2,593
- $60,000/year: $8,722
- $100,000/year: $19,722
- $500,000/year: $187,282
Ontario
Here are Ontario's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 5.05% on taxable income up to $51,446, plus
- 9.15% on taxable income over $51,446 up to $102,894, plus
- 11.16% on taxable income over $102,894 up to $150,000, plus
- 12.16% on taxable income over $150,000 up to $220,000, plus
- 13.16% on taxable income over $220,000
- Basic personal amount: $12,399
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,033
- $60,000/year: $9,626
- $100,000/year: $21,658
- $500,000/year: $224,304
Prince Edward Island
Here are P.E.I.'s provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 9.65% on taxable income up to $32,656, plus
- 13.63% on taxable income over $32,656 up to $64,313, plus
- 16.65% on taxable income over $64,313 up to $105,000, plus
- 18% on taxable income over $105,000 up to $140,000, plus
- 18.75% on taxable income over $140,000
- Basic personal amount: $13,500
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,737
- $60,000/year: $12,447
- $100,000/year: $27,176
- $500,000/year: $225,329
Quebec
Quebec's top tax bracket has the highest provincial or territorial income tax rate in Canada at 25.75%, making this an expensive place for anyone who made $126,000 a year or more last year. Here are Quebec's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 14% on taxable income up to $51,780, plus
- 19% on taxable income over $51,780 up to $103,545, plus
- 24% on taxable income over $103,545 up to $126,000, plus
- 25.75% on taxable income over $126,000
- Basic personal amount: $18,056
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,462
- $60,000/year: $12,021
- $100,000/year: $26,469
- $500,000/year: $231,989
Saskatchewan
Here are Saskatchewan's provincial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 10.5% on taxable income up to $52,057, plus
- 12.5% on taxable income over $52,057 up to $148,734, plus
- 14.5% on taxable income over $148,734
- Basic personal amount: $18,491
Here's what you'll pay in combined provincial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,353
- $60,000/year: $11,389
- $100,000/year: $24,589
- $500,000/year: $205,134
Yukon
Here are Yukon's territorial tax brackets, rates and basic personal amount for 2024:
- 6.4% on taxable income up to $55,867, plus
- 9% on taxable income over $55,867 up to $111,733, plus
- 10.9% on taxable income over $111,733 up to $173,205, plus
- 12.8% on taxable income over $173,205 up to $500,000, plus
- 15% on taxable income over $500,000
- Basic personal amount:
- $15,705 maximum (income of $173,205 or lower)
- $14,156 minimum (income of $246,752 or higher)
Here's what you'll pay in combined territorial and federal tax for four different income levels, after deducting the basic personal amount but before any other deductions or credits:
- $30,000/year: $3,059
- $60,000/year: $9,814
- $100,000/year: $21,614
- $500,000/year: $194,819
