Alberta Tax Calculator — Lowest Provincial Rates in Canada
Calculate your Alberta income tax including the flat 10% provincial rate. See why Alberta offers the highest take-home pay of any Canadian province.
Alberta has the simplest and lowest provincial income tax in Canada: a flat 10% rate on the first $148269 of taxable income with higher rates only above that threshold. Combined with no provincial sales tax Alberta residents keep significantly more of their earnings. On a $100000 salary an Alberta resident takes home approximately $5800 more per year than an Ontario resident and $8200 more than a Quebec resident.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Alberta Provincial Rate | 10% flat (up to $148269) |
| Alberta PST | 0% (no provincial sales tax) |
| Combined Rate at $100K | ~31% (federal + provincial) |
| Health Premium | None (unlike Ontario) |
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How much tax do I pay in Alberta on $100000?
On $100000 in Alberta: federal tax approximately $14600. Alberta provincial tax approximately $7200. CPP $3867. EI $1049. Total deductions approximately $26700. Take-home approximately $73300 or $6108/month. Compare to Ontario: take-home $67500 ($5625/month). Alberta advantage: $5800 per year or $483 per month more in your pocket.
Is Alberta really the lowest tax province?
Yes for most income levels. Alberta has no provincial sales tax (saving 7-10% on purchases compared to other provinces) and the flat 10% income tax rate is lower than any other province up to $148269 income. The total tax advantage (income tax + sales tax savings) for an average Alberta family is approximately $5000-$12000 per year compared to Ontario or Quebec.
Should I move to Alberta for tax savings?
The tax savings are significant ($5000-$12000/year for average families) but must be weighed against other factors: housing costs (Calgary and Edmonton are 30-50% cheaper than Toronto/Vancouver) job availability in your field healthcare quality lifestyle preferences and proximity to family. For remote workers earning coastal salaries Alberta offers perhaps the best financial arbitrage in Canada.
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Last updated: March 2026