Alberta taxes personal income through five provincial brackets in 2026, from 10% up to 15% on income above $355,845 in this tool’s schedule. The province has no retail PST — only the 5% federal GST on many purchases — which is separate from income tax. Alberta also uses one of the highest provincial basic personal amounts in the dataset ($21,003), which lowers provincial tax for many filers. There is no Ontario-style provincial surtax in this model; you still pay federal tax plus CPP and EI on earned income.
Alberta has no Ontario-style provincial surtax in this model.
Net take-home
$55,817
Total tax & premiums paid: $19,183
Where your money goes
| Gross income | $75,000 |
| Federal tax | −$8,672 |
| Provincial tax (Alberta) | −$5,400 |
| CPP contribution | −$4,034 |
| EI premium | −$1,077 |
| Net income | $55,817 |
Effective rate is your average tax on all income. Marginal rate is tax on your next dollar earned (federal + provincial statutory brackets; illustrative).
Brackets below match the 2026 Alberta schedule in this calculator (before non-refundable credits).
| Income range (taxable) | Provincial rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $148,269 | 10.00% |
| $148,270 – $177,922 | 12.00% |
| $177,923 – $237,230 | 13.00% |
| $237,231 – $355,845 | 14.00% |
| Over $355,845 | 15.00% |
Alberta offers various credits and benefits (for example family employment, political contributions, and innovation-related incentives) that are not all modeled here. This page focuses on statutory brackets, the provincial basic personal amount in the data file, and combined federal tax, CPP, and EI — use Alberta.ca and CRA for your full return.
This calculator uses Alberta’s 2026 progressive schedule: 10% on income up to $148,269, 12% to $177,922, 13% to $237,230, 14% to $355,845, and 15% above that. There is no provincial sales tax (PST) in Alberta, though federal GST still applies to purchases.
No. This model does not apply an Ontario-style surtax on Alberta provincial tax. Your combined burden still includes federal progressive tax, CPP, and EI on employment income.
The 2026 data file used here includes a higher Alberta basic personal amount ($21,003) than many other provinces, which reduces provincial tax through the non-refundable credit at the lowest bracket rate.
At many income levels, Alberta’s statutory rates and generous provincial basic amount can produce lower provincial tax than provinces with more brackets, surtaxes, or lower BPAs — but federal tax, CPP, EI, credits, and deductions still dominate individual outcomes. Compare scenarios in the national calculator.
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Educational estimates only. Not CRA filing advice.