Alberta has six income tax brackets for 2026: 8% on the first $61,200 of taxable income, 10% up to $154,259, 12% up to $185,111, 13% up to $246,813, 14% up to $370,220 and 15% above that. With federal tax added, the combined marginal rate runs from 22% to 48%. The full 2026 tables are below, with 2025 further down for comparison.
2026 Federal and Alberta Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
What Changed for Alberta in 2026
Alberta indexed its brackets and credits by 2% for 2026. This is the first indexed year of the 8% bottom bracket introduced in 2025, which now covers income up to $61,200. Personal tax credits are also calculated at 8%, and a supplemental credit protects people whose credits are unusually large from losing out on the lower credit rate.
Alberta also has the highest basic personal amount in Canada at $22,769, about $6,300 more than the federal amount of $16,452. The first $22,769 of income attracts no Alberta tax at all, and there is no provincial sales tax or health premium. On income tax alone, an Albertan earning $50,000 to $100,000 keeps more than someone earning the same in Ontario or Nova Scotia. BC now edges Alberta out at these salaries, by about $30 at $50,000 and $900 at $100,000, because its low bracket rates are still very light even after the 2026 increase.
At the top, Alberta’s 15% rate does not start until income passes $370,220, a far higher threshold than most provinces use, giving a top combined rate of 48%.
How Much Tax Is Deducted From a Paycheque in Alberta
For an employee paid every two weeks (26 pays a year) and claiming only the basic personal amount, here is what comes off an average 2026 paycheque:
| Annual salary | Gross per paycheque | Federal and Alberta tax | CPP and EI | Net paycheque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923 | $226 | $138 | $1,559 |
| $75,000 | $2,885 | $472 | $207 | $2,206 |
| $100,000 | $3,846 | $760 | $222 | $2,864 |
These are annual averages. CPP and EI stop once you reach the yearly maximums ($68,900 of earnings for EI and $85,000 for CPP), so at higher salaries the deductions are larger early in the year and your paycheques grow in the last months. Your employer’s withholding also depends on your TD1 forms. For your exact pay frequency, use the payroll calculator.
Alberta Income Tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Full year 2026 figures for an employee claiming only the basic personal amount, from the PaycheckGuru calculator. Alberta has no health premium or surtax, so provincial tax is the bracket tax less credits. Each salary links to its full breakdown.
| Salary | Federal tax | Alberta tax | CPP and EI | Net pay | Average tax rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,985 | $1,892 | $3,582 | $40,541 | 11.8% | 22.00% |
| $75,000 | $8,258 | $4,010 | $5,369 | $57,362 | 16.4% | 30.50% |
| $100,000 | $13,301 | $6,470 | $5,769 | $74,459 | 19.8% | 30.50% |
The average tax rate is federal and provincial income tax as a share of salary. The marginal rate is the combined rate on your next dollar, taken from the table above. Our guide to marginal vs average tax rates explains why the two are so far apart, and the payroll calculator shows the same numbers per paycheque.
2025 Federal and Alberta Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alberta tax brackets for 2026?
Alberta taxes 2026 income at 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 $370,220. Federal tax is charged separately.
What is the marginal tax rate in Alberta?
The combined federal and Alberta marginal rate for 2026 runs from 22% on the first $58,523 of taxable income to 48% above $370,220. Between $61,200 and $117,045 it is 30.5%.
How much tax is deducted from a paycheque in Alberta?
On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, about $472 of federal and Alberta tax and $207 of CPP and EI come off an average 2026 paycheque, leaving about $2,206. On $50,000 the tax is about $226 and the net paycheque about $1,559.
What is the Alberta basic personal amount for 2026?
The Alberta basic personal amount is $22,769 for 2026, the highest in Canada. At the 8% credit rate it is worth $1,821.52, and no Alberta tax is payable on the first $22,769 of income.
How much tax do you pay on $75,000 in Alberta?
An employee earning $75,000 in Alberta in 2026 pays about $8,258 in federal tax and $4,010 in Alberta tax. After $5,369 of CPP and EI, net pay is about $57,362.
Does Alberta have a provincial sales tax?
No. Alberta charges only the 5% federal GST, and it has no provincial health premium.
When will the 2027 Alberta tax brackets be released?
Alberta indexes its brackets and credits every year, and the new amounts are usually published in November or December alongside the CRA payroll tables. This page will add the 2027 brackets as soon as they are confirmed.
Notes: Alberta indexes its brackets and credits annually; the 2026 indexation factor is 2%. The 8% rate on the first bracket was introduced January 1, 2025 and applies to income up to $61,200 in 2026. Top combined federal and Alberta marginal rate: 48% on income above $370,220.
Sources: CRA, 2026 Tax Rates and Income Brackets · TaxTips.ca, Alberta Personal Tax Credits · KPMG Personal Tax Rates 2026
Last updated: October 3, 2026. Worked examples are calculated with the PaycheckGuru calculator using 2026 CRA rates. This page is general information, not tax advice.