British Columbia income tax in 2026
- British Columbia has 7 tax brackets in 2026: 5.6% on the first $50,363 of taxable income, rising to 20.5% over $265,545.
- The basic personal amount, the income on which no British Columbia tax is paid, is $13,216: the 4th lowest of the 13 provinces and territories.
- The top combined federal and province rate is 53.5%, the 4th highest in Canada.
- The lowest BC rate is 5.6% from 2026. The BC tax reduction takes up to $690 off for lower incomes, shrinking by 3.56% of income over $25,570.
- As everywhere outside Quebec, 5.95% of pay between $3,500 and $74,600 goes to CPP (plus 4% up to $85,000 as CPP2) and 1.63% up to $68,900 to EI.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $50,363 | 5.6% |
| $50,363 to $100,728 | 7.7% |
| $100,728 to $115,648 | 10.5% |
| $115,648 to $140,430 | 12.29% |
| $140,430 to $190,405 | 14.7% |
| $190,405 to $265,545 | 16.8% |
| Over $265,545 | 20.5% |
Examples
- $50,000: take-home $40,573.78 a year ($3,381 a month) after $3,985.14 federal tax, $1,859.33 British Columbia tax and $2,766.75 CPP and $815.00 EI. Each extra dollar is taxed at 25.7% including contributions.
- $75,000: take-home $57,710.56 a year ($4,809 a month) after $8,258.60 federal tax, $3,661.32 British Columbia tax and $4,246.45 CPP and $1,123.07 EI. Each extra dollar is taxed at 31.1% including contributions.
- $100,000: take-home $75,373.36 a year ($6,281 a month) after $13,301.60 federal tax, $5,555.52 British Columbia tax and $4,646.45 CPP and $1,123.07 EI. Each extra dollar is taxed at 28.2% including contributions.
All three use the basic claims (no dependants, tuition or donations) and no RRSP; change any detail in the calculator above.
British Columbia against the other provinces and territories
| # | Province or territory | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $58,818.86 |
| 2 | Northwest Territories | $57,763.07 |
| 3 | British Columbia | $57,710.56 |
| 4 | Yukon | $57,655.02 |
| 5 | Alberta | $57,361.50 |
| 6 | Ontario | $56,925.82 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $55,805.86 |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $55,101.79 |
| 9 | Manitoba | $55,024.20 |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $54,736.70 |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $54,315.71 |
| 12 | Quebec | $53,964.94 |
| 13 | Nova Scotia | $53,423.01 |
Questions
How much is $75,000 a year after tax in British Columbia?
About $57,710.56 a year ($4,809 a month) in 2026, after $8,258.60 federal tax, $3,661.32 British Columbia tax and $4,246.45 CPP and $1,123.07 EI, with the basic claims and no RRSP.
What is the top tax rate in British Columbia?
53.5% combined: the top federal rate of 33% plus British Columbia's top rate of 20.5%. It applies only to income in the top brackets.
Does British Columbia have the lowest or highest income tax?
On a $75,000 salary, British Columbia take-home pay is 3rd highest of the 13 provinces and territories ($57,710.56). The ranking changes with income, so try your own salary above.
British Columbia and federal rules checked on 1 October 2026 against CRA 2026 tax rates and CRA's T4127 payroll formulas (July 2026). An estimate for one employee with the basic claims, not tax advice.