The tax rate in Calgary and across Alberta combines federal and provincial rates — ranging from 23% to 48% on personal income in 2026. Understanding your Alberta tax percentage is essential for planning: Calgary tax brackets start at 23% combined and vary based on income type. No PST in Alberta — only 5% GST. Full tables for personal income tax, capital gains, dividends, and the 11% small business rate.
Effective January 1, 2026. Combines federal + Alberta provincial income tax.
Alberta: $22,769 @ 8% | Federal: $16,452 (income ≤ $177,882) · $14,829 (income ≥ $253,414) @ 14% | Federal personal credit: $2,323
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $57,375 | 23.0% | 11.5% | -0.97% | 6.87% |
| $57,375 – $61,200 | 28.5% | 14.25% | 7.56% | 16.36% |
| $61,200 – $114,750 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 11.31% | 20.51% |
| $114,750 – $154,259 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 19.29% | 28.36% |
| $154,259 – $177,882 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 23.04% | 32.51% |
| $177,882 – $185,111 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 27.55% | 36.37% |
| $185,111 – $246,813 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 30.04% | 38.57% |
| $246,813 – $253,414 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 33.79% | 42.72% |
| $253,414 – $370,220 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 34.54% | 45.34% |
| Over $370,220 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 38.29% | 49.49% |
Effective January 1, 2025. Alberta introduced a new 8% bracket on the first $60,000 of income.
Alberta: $22,323 @ 8% | Federal: $16,129 (income ≤ $177,882) · $14,538 (income ≥ $253,414) @ 14.5% | Federal personal credit: $2,459
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $57,375 | 23.0% | 11.5% | -0.97% | 6.87% |
| $57,375 – $60,000 | 28.5% | 14.25% | 7.56% | 16.36% |
| $60,000 – $114,750 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 11.31% | 20.51% |
| $114,750 – $151,234 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 19.29% | 28.36% |
| $151,234 – $177,882 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 23.04% | 32.51% |
| $177,882 – $181,481 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 27.55% | 36.37% |
| $181,481 – $241,974 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 30.04% | 38.57% |
| $241,974 – $253,414 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 33.79% | 42.72% |
| $253,414 – $362,961 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 34.54% | 45.34% |
| Over $362,961 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 38.29% | 49.49% |
Effective January 1, 2024. Alberta had five provincial brackets (10%–15%). No 8% bracket.
Alberta: $21,003 @ 10% | Federal: $15,705 (income ≤ $173,205) · $14,156 (income ≥ $246,752) @ 15% | Federal personal credit: $2,356
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $55,867 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 6.40% | 17.41% |
| $55,867 – $111,733 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 14.38% | 24.47% |
| $111,733 – $148,269 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 22.36% | 31.22% |
| $148,269 – $173,205 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 26.11% | 35.37% |
| $173,205 – $177,922 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 30.62% | 39.23% |
| $177,922 – $237,230 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 33.11% | 41.43% |
| $237,230 – $246,752 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 36.86% | 45.58% |
| $246,752 – $355,845 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 37.61% | 48.20% |
| Over $355,845 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 41.36% | 52.35% |
Effective January 1, 2023. Alberta had five provincial brackets (10%–15%).
Alberta: $21,003 @ 10% | Federal: $15,000 (income ≤ $165,430) · $13,521 (income ≥ $235,675) @ 15%
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $53,359 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 6.40% | 17.41% |
| $53,359 – $106,717 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 14.38% | 24.47% |
| $106,717 – $165,430 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 22.36% | 31.22% |
| $165,430 – $170,751 | 39.0% | 19.5% | 27.06% | 35.82% |
| $170,751 – $227,668 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 30.81% | 39.68% |
| $227,668 – $235,675 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 33.11% | 41.43% |
| $235,675 – $341,502 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 36.41% | 47.68% |
| Over $341,502 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 40.16% | 51.83% |
Effective January 1, 2022. Alberta had five provincial brackets (10%–15%).
Alberta: $19,369 @ 10% | Federal: $14,398 (income ≤ $155,625) · $12,719 (income ≥ $221,708) @ 15%
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $50,197 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 6.40% | 17.41% |
| $50,197 – $100,392 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 14.38% | 24.47% |
| $100,392 – $131,220 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 22.36% | 31.22% |
| $131,220 – $155,625 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 26.11% | 35.37% |
| $155,625 – $157,464 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 28.85% | 38.65% |
| $157,464 – $209,952 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 33.36% | 38.65% |
| $209,952 – $221,708 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 33.36% | 43.58% |
| $221,708 – $314,928 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 36.11% | 47.74% |
| Over $314,928 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 39.86% | 51.89% |
Effective January 1, 2021. Alberta had five provincial brackets (10%–15%).
Alberta: $19,369 @ 10% | Federal: $13,808 (income ≤ $151,978) · $12,421 (income ≥ $216,511) @ 15%
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $49,020 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 6.40% | 17.41% |
| $49,020 – $98,040 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 14.38% | 24.47% |
| $98,040 – $131,220 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 22.36% | 31.22% |
| $131,220 – $151,978 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $151,978 – $157,464 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $157,464 – $209,952 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $209,952 – $216,511 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 33.99% | 44.20% |
| $216,511 – $314,928 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 36.61% | 47.41% |
| Over $314,928 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 40.36% | 51.56% |
Effective January 1, 2020. Alberta had five provincial brackets (10%–15%).
Alberta: $19,369 @ 10% | Federal: $13,229 (income ≤ $150,473) · $12,298 (income ≥ $214,368) @ 15%
| Income Range | Other Income |
Capital Gains |
Canadian Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | Non-Eligible | |||
| $0 – $48,535 | 25.0% | 12.5% | 6.40% | 17.41% |
| $48,535 – $97,069 | 30.5% | 15.25% | 14.38% | 24.47% |
| $97,069 – $131,220 | 36.0% | 18.0% | 22.36% | 31.22% |
| $131,220 – $150,473 | 38.0% | 19.0% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $150,473 – $157,464 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $157,464 – $209,952 | 42.0% | 21.0% | 29.48% | 39.27% |
| $209,952 – $214,368 | 43.0% | 21.5% | 33.99% | 44.20% |
| $214,368 – $314,928 | 47.0% | 23.5% | 36.61% | 47.41% |
| Over $314,928 | 48.0% | 24.0% | 40.36% | 51.56% |
Canada Pension Plan base CPP contribution rates for employees, employers, and self-employed. Starting 2024, CPP2 applies on earnings above the first ceiling — see CRA for CPP2 details.
| Year | Employee & Employer Rate |
Year's Max Pensionable Earnings |
Basic Exemption |
Max Contributory Earnings |
Max Annual Employee/Employer |
Max Annual Self-Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.95% | $74,600 | $3,500 | $71,100 | $4,230.45 | $8,460.90 |
| 2025 | 5.95% | $71,300 | $3,500 | $67,800 | $4,034.10 | $8,068.20 |
| 2024 | 5.95% | $68,500 | $3,500 | $65,000 | $3,867.50 | $7,735.00 |
| 2023 | 5.95% | $66,600 | $3,500 | $63,100 | $3,754.45 | $7,508.90 |
| 2022 | 5.70% | $64,900 | $3,500 | $61,400 | $3,499.80 | $6,999.60 |
| 2021 | 5.45% | $61,600 | $3,500 | $58,100 | $3,166.45 | $6,332.90 |
| 2020 | 5.25% | $58,700 | $3,500 | $55,200 | $2,898.00 | $5,796.00 |
| 2019 | 5.10% | $57,400 | $3,500 | $53,900 | $2,748.90 | $5,497.80 |
| 2018 | 4.95% | $55,900 | $3,500 | $52,400 | $2,593.80 | $5,187.60 |
| 2017 | 4.95% | $55,300 | $3,500 | $51,800 | $2,564.10 | $5,128.20 |
| 2016 | 4.95% | $54,900 | $3,500 | $51,400 | $2,544.30 | $5,088.60 |
| 2015 | 4.95% | $53,600 | $3,500 | $50,100 | $2,479.95 | $4,959.90 |
| 2014 | 4.95% | $52,500 | $3,500 | $49,000 | $2,425.50 | $4,851.00 |
| 2013 | 4.95% | $51,100 | $3,500 | $47,600 | $2,356.20 | $4,712.40 |
| 2012 | 4.95% | $50,100 | $3,500 | $46,600 | $2,306.70 | $4,613.40 |
| 2011 | 4.95% | $48,300 | $3,500 | $44,800 | $2,217.60 | $4,435.20 |
| 2010 | 4.95% | $47,200 | $3,500 | $43,700 | $2,163.15 | $4,326.30 |
The combined federal and provincial corporate tax rate Alberta businesses pay depends on income level and corporation type. Corporate tax rates in Alberta are among the lowest in Canada: the small business rate is a combined 11% (9% federal + 2% Alberta provincial), while the general rate is 23% combined (15% federal + 8% Alberta). This combined federal and provincial corporate tax rate Alberta applies to active business income earned by corporations based in Calgary and across the province.
The 11% small business rate applies to Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) on the first $500,000 of active business income annually. For income above $500,000, the general corporate rate of 23% applies. Corporations that don't qualify for the small business deduction — including personal services businesses — also pay the 23% general rate. Wondering whether to incorporate? Use our sole prop vs corporation calculator to compare the actual tax difference at your income level.
9% federal + 2% Alberta. First $500K active income for CCPCs. Lowest in Canada.
15% federal + 8% Alberta. Applies above $500K or for non-qualifying corporations.
Annual active business income eligible for the small business deduction per corporation.
No PST in Alberta. Calgary businesses collect federal GST only — the lowest sales tax in Canada. Full Calgary sales tax guide →
A quick-reference summary of the most commonly asked Calgary tax rates for 2026. For full bracket tables, use the year tabs above.
Calgary combined federal-Alberta marginal rate on employment and other income in 2026.
Combined federal (9%) + Alberta (2%) rate for Calgary CCPCs on the first $500,000 of active income.
Combined federal (15%) + Alberta (8%) rate on income over $500,000 or for non-CCPCs in Calgary.
Effective combined Calgary rate on capital gains with 50% inclusion. Higher inclusion applies above $250,000.
Alberta has no PST. Calgary businesses collect federal GST at 5% only — the lowest sales tax rate in Canada. See our complete Calgary sales tax guide for exemptions and compliance details.
Top combined Calgary rate on non-eligible dividends in 2026. Eligible dividends top out at 38.29%.
These rates reflect 2026 federal and Alberta provincial tax. Try our free tax calculators to model your situation, or book a free consultation → for personalized advice.
The Calgary tax percentage on personal income is a combination of federal and Alberta provincial rates. For 2026, the tax brackets in Calgary Alberta range from 23% at the lowest bracket (income under $57,375) all the way to 48% at the top bracket (income over $370,220). The Calgary tax percentage you pay depends on your total taxable income and the type of income — employment, capital gains, or dividends are each taxed differently. Run the numbers with our personal tax calculator to see your exact combined rate.
Alberta's basic personal amount of $22,769 (2026) means most Calgary residents owe no provincial income tax on their first $22,769 of earnings. Use the bracket tables above to look up your combined marginal rate for any year from 2020 to 2026. Business owners paying themselves from a corporation can also use our salary vs dividend calculator to optimize their personal tax rate.
Understanding income tax in Calgary means understanding two layers: federal and provincial. Unlike most Canadian cities, Calgary residents benefit from Alberta having no provincial sales tax (PST) and some of the lowest personal income tax rates in the country. Here is what taxes in Calgary Alberta actually look like for real earners.
At a salary of $80,000, the Calgary tax rate works out to an effective combined rate of approximately 23% — meaning you keep about $61,600 after federal and Alberta income tax. At $150,000, the effective rate rises to roughly 30%, leaving you with about $105,000. Compare that to Toronto, where the combined Ontario rate pushes the effective tax on $150,000 closer to 33%, or Vancouver at approximately 31%. The Calgary income tax advantage is real and measurable.
For business owners, the income tax picture in Calgary is even more favourable. Alberta's combined small business corporate rate of 11% is the lowest in Canada. That means a Calgary corporation earning $200,000 in active income pays approximately $22,000 in tax — compared to $25,000 in Ontario or $24,000 in BC. When you layer on the absence of sales tax in Calgary, the overall tax burden for a small business operating in Calgary Alberta is significantly lower than in any other major Canadian city. See the full Alberta small business tax rates in the bracket tables above.
The tax percentage in Calgary for personal income ranges from 23% to 48% combined (federal + Alberta provincial) in 2026, depending on your income level. At the lowest bracket, income under $57,375 is taxed at 23%, while income above $370,220 is taxed at 48%. Calgary has no provincial sales tax (PST) — only the federal GST of 5% applies to most purchases.
The tax brackets in Calgary Alberta for 2026 are: 23% on income up to $57,375; 28.5% from $57,375–$61,200; 30.5% from $61,200–$114,750; 36% from $114,750–$154,259; 38% from $154,259–$177,882; 41%–43% on mid-upper income; and 47%–48% on income above $253,414. These reflect the combined federal and Alberta provincial marginal rates applicable to Calgary residents on employment and other income.
The combined federal and provincial corporate tax rate in Alberta is 11% for small businesses (CCPCs on the first $500,000 of active income) and 23% for general corporations or income above the small business limit. The 11% rate consists of the 9% federal small business rate plus Alberta's 2% provincial rate — making it the lowest combined small business corporate tax rate in Canada. Larger corporations pay 15% federal + 8% Alberta = 23% combined.
The small business tax rate in Alberta is 2% provincial, combined with the 9% federal small business rate, for a total of 11% on the first $500,000 of active business income earned by Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs). This is the lowest combined small business rate in Canada, making Alberta — and Calgary in particular — a highly competitive jurisdiction for incorporated small businesses. Not sure if incorporating is worth it? Our sole prop vs corporation calculator compares your take-home both ways.
Corporate tax in Alberta is 2% provincial on small business income (up to $500,000 for qualifying CCPCs) and 8% provincial on general corporate income. Combined with federal rates, Calgary corporations pay 11% on small business income and 23% on general corporate income. Investment income earned inside a corporation is taxed at a higher rate. Deductions like vehicle lease and finance write-offs reduce your taxable corporate income. A qualified Calgary accountant can help you determine which rate applies to your corporation and identify planning opportunities.
The Calgary tax rate for personal income ranges from 23% to 48% combined federal and Alberta provincial in 2026. There is no municipal income tax in Calgary — the rate is determined entirely by federal and Alberta brackets. At a typical salary of $80,000, a Calgary resident's effective tax rate is approximately 23%. At $150,000 it rises to roughly 30%. Calgary also has no provincial sales tax — only the federal 5% GST applies to purchases.
The income tax rate in Calgary follows the combined federal and Alberta provincial brackets. For employment income in 2026, the lowest combined marginal rate is 23% (on income up to $57,375) and the highest is 48% (on income above $370,220). Calgary income tax rates are among the lowest in Canada for major cities — Alberta's top provincial rate of 15% compares to Ontario's 13.16% plus surtax (effective ~20%) and BC's 20.5% top rate. Use the bracket tables above to find your exact rate by income level.
No. There is no provincial sales tax (PST) in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta. Calgary residents and businesses pay only the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% on most goods and services. Alberta is the only province in Canada with no PST, HST, or retail sales tax — making Calgary one of the most tax-competitive cities for both consumers and businesses. For details on GST registration and compliance for Calgary businesses, see our sales tax guide.
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