What's included in the deductions?

Federal income tax (CRA brackets), provincial / territorial income tax (selected jurisdiction's brackets), CPP1 (5.95% on earnings $3,500–$71,300), CPP2 (4% on earnings $71,300–$81,200), and EI (1.66% federal or 1.31% Quebec, capped at $65,700 insurable earnings).

Pre-tax deductions (group RRSP, pension contributions, union dues), benefit premiums (health, dental, life insurance), garnishments, and taxable benefits. These vary employer-to-employer — your real paycheck stub is the source of truth.

Why does take-home pay drop more for the second half of the year?

It doesn't, in this calculator — we annualise. In real payroll, CPP and EI are deducted at the same rate from each cheque until you hit the annual maximum (around $4,430 CPP + $1,090 EI). After that, only income tax is deducted, so each cheque grows by ~$200–500 depending on income. This calculator shows the average annual rate.

Does this account for the basic personal amount (BPA)?

Yes — the federal BPA ($16,129) and the selected province's BPA are subtracted from taxable income before applying the bracket calculations. This makes the calculator accurate for the most common case (no other deductions or credits).

Quebec residents pay provincial income tax (highest in Canada), receive a 16.5% federal abatement, and contribute to QPP/QPIP instead of CPP/EI. This calculator approximates Quebec by applying the abatement and using the EI Quebec rate (1.31%); for full QPP/QPIP accuracy use a dedicated Quebec-only payroll tool.

Canadian Net Pay Calculator (Take-Home)

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Free Canadian net pay calculator. Convert gross annual salary to take-home pay for the 2025 tax year. Includes federal income tax, provincial income tax (10 provinces + 3 territories), CPP1 + CPP2 contributions, and EI premiums (federal or Quebec rate). Shows annual, monthly, and bi-weekly net pay plus the breakdown of every deduction. For US workers, see the US Paycheck Calculator.

Gross annual salary (CAD)

Province or territory

2025 · CRA + provincial brackets · CPP1 + CPP2 · EI (Federal 1.66%)

Estimates only · employer benefits, RRSP at source, union dues not modelled.

Annual take-home (ON)

$57,287

76.4% of gross

Monthly

$4,774

Bi-weekly (×26)

$2,203

Federal tax−$8,913

ON tax−$3,528

CPP−$4,182

EI−$1,091

Total deductions−$17,713

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. This is not financial, tax, or legal advice — consult a licensed professional before making decisions.

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References

Payroll deductions tables — Canada Revenue Agency

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