On a $70,000 salary in Alberta you take home about $54,107 a year ($4,509 a month) in 2026, after federal tax, Alberta tax, CPP and EI.
Alberta income tax brackets 2026
| Taxable income | Alberta rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $61,200 | 8% |
| $61,200 to $154,259 | 10% |
| $154,259 to $185,111 | 12% |
| $185,111 to $246,813 | 13% |
| $246,813 to $370,220 | 14% |
| Over $370,220 | 15% |
Alberta's basic personal amount is $22,769, the highest of any province, so the first $22,769 of income is effectively free of Alberta tax. The 8% bracket on the first $61,200 was introduced in 2025; before that, Alberta's lowest rate was 10%.
Combined federal and Alberta marginal rates
| Taxable income | Federal | Alberta | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $58,523 | 14.0% | 8% | 22.0% |
| $58,523 to $61,200 | 20.5% | 8% | 28.5% |
| $61,200 to $117,045 | 20.5% | 10% | 30.5% |
| $117,045 to $154,259 | 26.0% | 10% | 36.0% |
| $154,259 to $181,440 | 26.0% | 12% | 38.0% |
| $181,440 to $185,111 | 29.0% | 12% | 41.0% |
| $185,111 to $246,813 | 29.0% | 13% | 42.0% |
| $246,813 to $258,482 | 29.0% | 14% | 43.0% |
| $258,482 to $370,220 | 33.0% | 14% | 47.0% |
| Over $370,220 | 33.0% | 15% | 48.0% |
Alberta vs BC vs Ontario vs Saskatchewan
Yearly take-home pay after income tax, CPP and EI, 2026.
| Salary | Alberta | BC | Ontario | Sask. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,332 | $33,347 | $32,814 | $32,721 |
| $50,000 | $40,541 | $40,753 | $40,145 | $39,699 |
| $60,000 | $47,691 | $47,935 | $47,340 | $46,520 |
| $70,000 | $54,107 | $54,525 | $53,786 | $52,669 |
| $80,000 | $60,698 | $61,332 | $60,303 | $59,022 |
| $100,000 | $74,459 | $75,549 | $74,206 | $72,288 |
| $150,000 | $107,458 | $107,552 | $104,320 | $104,037 |
| $200,000 | $137,854 | $136,450 | $131,278 | $133,352 |
Alberta leaves more than Ontario and Saskatchewan at every salary shown. BC is slightly ahead at low and middle incomes because of its 5.06% first bracket, and Alberta pulls ahead at higher incomes. Alberta also has no provincial sales tax and no health premium, which matters for the cost of living.
See your own salary with the Alberta income tax calculator, or compare with BC, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alberta tax brackets for 2026?
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.
What is the top marginal tax rate in Alberta?
48% on taxable income over $370,220 in 2026: 33% federal plus 15% Alberta.
Does Alberta have the lowest taxes in Canada?
Alberta has the highest basic personal amount and no sales tax, so it is among the lowest-tax provinces overall. For income tax alone, BC leaves slightly more at low and middle salaries.
How much is $70,000 after tax in Alberta?
About $54,107 a year, or $4,509 a month, in 2026.
Source: CRA T4032AB, January 2026.
Written by Muhammad Raza. Last updated October 23, 2026.