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New Brunswick employees see take-home pay after federal tax, NB provincial tax (progressive rates from 9.4% on the first bracket up to 19.5% on high income), CPP, and EI. Key sectors include forestry, manufacturing, services, and bilingual public services — enter your gross salary below with NB selected to estimate net pay.
This tool estimates federal tax, New Brunswick provincial tax, CPP, and EI only — treat example take-home figures as illustrative.
Illustrative only — confirm with your employer and CRA; local payroll items may differ.
Bi-weekly take-home
$2,002
Annual net: $52,042
Where your salary goes
Effective rate
25.7%
Marginal rate
34.5%
Same gross ($70,000) across five provinces.
| Province | Net annual | Effective rate | vs ON |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $53,786 | 23.2% | — |
| British Columbia | $54,348 | 22.4% | +$562 |
| Alberta | $54,107 | 22.7% | +$321 |
| Quebec | $51,040 | 27.1% | -$2,746 |
| Saskatchewan | $52,669 | 24.8% | -$1,117 |
Green row = highest estimated net among these five (same inputs).
| Deduction | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 14% – 33% | Progressive |
| New Brunswick Provincial Tax | 9.4% – 19.5% | Progressive |
| CPP Contributions | 5.95% | $4,230.45/year |
| Employment Insurance | 1.63% | $1,123.07/year |
On a $65,000 salary in New Brunswick you take home about $49,038 a year, or $4,086 a month, after income tax, CPP and EI.
| Gross salary | Income tax | CPP + EI | Take-home per year | Per month | Total deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,000 | $5,983 | $3,203 | $35,815 | $2,985 | 20.4% |
| $65,000 | $11,243 | $4,719 | $49,038 | $4,086 | 24.6% |
| $85,000 | $17,841 | $5,770 | $61,390 | $5,116 | 27.8% |
| $100,000 | $23,016 | $5,770 | $71,215 | $5,935 | 28.8% |
2026 federal and New Brunswick brackets with basic personal amounts, the Canada employment amount, CPP (including CPP2) and EI employee contributions; no RRSP or other deductions.
On a $65,000 salary in New Brunswick with no RRSP in this model, you can expect to take home approximately $49,000 after federal tax, New Brunswick provincial tax, CPP contributions up to the annual maximum, and EI premiums. Actual pay stubs may include benefits, union dues, or other items not shown here.
New Brunswick payroll deductions include federal income tax, NB provincial income tax (progressive brackets up to 19.5% on high income), CPP contributions (5.95% up to $4,230.45, plus CPP2 above $74,600), and Employment Insurance (1.63% up to $1,123.07). HST on purchases is separate from income tax withholding.
Employers withhold federal and New Brunswick income tax, plus employee CPP and EI, from gross pay. This page’s examples use the app’s 2026 federal and NB tax data with no RRSP — illustrative only.
At the same gross salary, results depend on both provinces’ brackets and credits in the model. Use the calculator and switch between NB and NS with your income to compare — NB is not always higher or lower at every dollar level.
Educational estimates only. Not payroll or CRA advice.