New Brunswick uses a progressive provincial income tax system with four brackets, from 9.4% on the first $47,715 of taxable income up to 19.5% above $176,756. The province's economy blends forestry, manufacturing, tourism, and bilingual public services, with trade ties to the US and the rest of Canada. Median incomes often sit below the national average while housing costs can be more moderate than in large urban centres. Federal tax, NB provincial tax, CPP, and EI together determine take-home pay — this tool pre-selects New Brunswick for quick estimates.
Net take-home
$54,082
Total tax & premiums paid: $20,918
Where your money goes
| Gross income | $75,000 |
| Federal tax | −$8,672 |
| Provincial tax (New Brunswick) | −$7,134 |
| CPP contribution | −$4,034 |
| EI premium | −$1,077 |
| Net income | $54,082 |
Effective rate is your average tax on all income. Marginal rate is tax on your next dollar earned (federal + provincial statutory brackets; illustrative).
Provincial rates below match the 2026 brackets file used by this calculator (before credits).
| Income range (taxable) | Provincial rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $47,715 | 9.4% |
| $47,716 – $95,431 | 14% |
| $95,432 – $176,756 | 16% |
| Over $176,756 | 19.5% |
New Brunswick offers provincial credits and benefits coordinated in part with federal programs. This calculator does not model every credit (e.g. tuition, medical, or family benefits); it focuses on common employment income, RRSP deduction input, federal and NB tax, CPP, and EI.
New Brunswick's provincial income tax in this calculator's 2026 data uses four brackets: 9.4% on the first $47,715 of taxable income, 14% from $47,716 to $95,431, 16% from $95,432 to $176,756, and 19.5% on income above $176,756. New Brunswick does not apply an Ontario-style surtax in this model.
For 2026, New Brunswick's basic personal amount in this calculator's data is $12,458, which reduces provincial tax payable through the provincial credit. The federal basic personal amount also applies for federal tax.
On $75,000 of employment income in New Brunswick with standard assumptions (no RRSP in the tool), you typically see federal tax, New Brunswick provincial tax in the middle brackets, plus CPP and EI. Exact amounts depend on credits and deductions; use the calculator for your situation.
No. New Brunswick does not layer a surtax on provincial tax in this calculator's rules. Your combined burden reflects progressive federal and NB brackets plus CPP and EI.
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