New Brunswick income tax calculator 2026
New Brunswick taxes income at 9.4% to 19.5%, on top of federal tax (14% to 33%), CPP and EI.
If you earn $70,000 a year in New Brunswick in the 2026 tax year, your take-home pay is about $52,042 a year, or $4,337 a month, after federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI.
Take-home pay in New Brunswick
| Gross pay | $70,000 |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | −$7,278 |
| New Brunswick income tax | −$5,600 |
| CPP contributions (5.95%) | −$3,957 |
| EI premiums (1.63%) | −$1,123 |
| Take-home pay | $52,042 |
- Income tax 18%
- Payroll & social 7%
- Take-home 74%
Take-home pay by salary in New Brunswick
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax | Tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $18,116 | $1,510 | $1,884 | 9.4% |
| $25,000 | $21,656 | $1,805 | $3,344 | 13.4% |
| $30,000 | $25,195 | $2,100 | $4,805 | 16.0% |
| $40,000 | $32,275 | $2,690 | $7,725 | 19.3% |
| $45,000 | $35,815 | $2,985 | $9,185 | 20.4% |
| $50,000 | $39,354 | $3,280 | $10,646 | 21.3% |
| $60,000 | $46,048 | $3,837 | $13,952 | 23.3% |
| $70,000 | $52,042 | $4,337 | $17,958 | 25.7% |
| $75,000 | $55,102 | $4,592 | $19,898 | 26.5% |
| $80,000 | $58,246 | $4,854 | $21,754 | 27.2% |
| $90,000 | $64,665 | $5,389 | $25,335 | 28.2% |
| $100,000 | $71,215 | $5,935 | $28,785 | 28.8% |
| $110,000 | $77,681 | $6,473 | $32,319 | 29.4% |
| $120,000 | $83,930 | $6,994 | $36,070 | 30.1% |
| $130,000 | $89,730 | $7,478 | $40,270 | 31.0% |
| $140,000 | $95,530 | $7,961 | $44,470 | 31.8% |
| $150,000 | $101,330 | $8,444 | $48,670 | 32.4% |
| $160,000 | $107,130 | $8,928 | $52,870 | 33.0% |
| $170,000 | $112,930 | $9,411 | $57,070 | 33.6% |
| $180,000 | $118,730 | $9,894 | $61,270 | 34.0% |
| $190,000 | $124,285 | $10,357 | $65,715 | 34.6% |
| $200,000 | $129,580 | $10,798 | $70,420 | 35.2% |
| $250,000 | $155,183 | $12,932 | $94,817 | 37.9% |
| $300,000 | $179,289 | $14,941 | $120,711 | 40.2% |
Hourly wages after tax in New Brunswick
New Brunswick provincial tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $52,333 | 9.4% |
| $52,333 – $104,666 | 14% |
| $104,666 – $193,861 | 16% |
| Over $193,861 | 19.5% |
Basic personal amount: $13,664.
How take-home pay is worked out in New Brunswick
- Deduct CPP at 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600 (max $4,230.45), CPP2 at 4% up to $85,000, and EI at 1.63% (max $1,123.07).
- Subtract the enhanced part of CPP and all of CPP2 from income to get taxable income.
- Apply the 2026 federal brackets (14% to 33%), then subtract 14% of the basic personal amount ($16,452), base CPP, EI and the Canada employment amount.
- Apply New Brunswick's 2026 brackets and credits (basic personal amount $13,664).
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick taxes income at 9.4% to 19.5%, on top of federal tax (14% to 33%), CPP and EI.
How much is $70,000 a year after tax in New Brunswick?
If you earn $70,000 a year in New Brunswick in the 2026 tax year, your take-home pay is about $52,042 a year, or $4,337 a month, after federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI.
How do I calculate my take-home pay in New Brunswick?
Deduct CPP at 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600 (max $4,230.45), CPP2 at 4% up to $85,000, and EI at 1.63% (max $1,123.07). Subtract the enhanced part of CPP and all of CPP2 from income to get taxable income. Apply the 2026 federal brackets (14% to 33%), then subtract 14% of the basic personal amount ($16,452), base CPP, EI and the Canada employment amount. Apply New Brunswick's 2026 brackets and credits (basic personal amount $13,664).