Find your 2026 Alberta tax bracket and calculate your marginal and average tax rate using the tables below.
Quick answer: Alberta has Canada’s lowest 10% starting rate, no PST, and a top combined rate of just 48% — making it one of the most tax-friendly provinces.
Alberta 2026 provincial tax brackets
Alberta uses a progressive tax system with five brackets:
| Taxable Income | Provincial Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First $151,234 | 10.00% |
| $151,234 to $181,480 | 12.00% |
| $181,480 to $242,043 | 13.00% |
| $242,043 to $362,759 | 14.00% |
| Over $362,759 | 15.00% |
Alberta’s basic personal amount for 2026 is $21,443 — income below this threshold is not subject to provincial tax.
Alberta 2025 provincial tax brackets (for comparison)
| Taxable Income | Provincial Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First $148,269 | 10.00% |
| $148,269 to $177,922 | 12.00% |
| $177,922 to $237,230 | 13.00% |
| $237,230 to $355,845 | 14.00% |
| Over $355,845 | 15.00% |
Alberta’s brackets are indexed to inflation, resulting in higher thresholds for 2026.
Federal tax brackets 2026
These federal brackets apply in addition to Alberta provincial tax:
| Taxable Income | Federal Tax Rate | |—————|—————–|| | First $57,375 | 15.00% | | $57,375 to $114,750 | 20.50% | | $114,750 to $177,882 | 26.00% | | $177,882 to $253,414 | 29.00% | | Over $253,414 | 33.00% |
The federal basic personal amount for 2026 is $16,468.
Combined Alberta + federal tax rates (2026)
| Income Range | Provincial | Federal | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $57,375 | 10.00% | 15.00% | 25.00% |
| $57,375 to $114,750 | 10.00% | 20.50% | 30.50% |
| $114,750 to $148,269 | 10.00% | 26.00% | 36.00% |
| $148,269 to $177,882 | 12.00% | 26.00% | 38.00% |
| $177,882 to $237,230 | 13.00% | 29.00% | 42.00% |
| $237,230 to $253,414 | 14.00% | 29.00% | 43.00% |
| $253,414 to $355,845 | 14.00% | 33.00% | 47.00% |
| Over $355,845 | 15.00% | 33.00% | 48.00% |
Tax example: $100,000 income in Alberta
On a $100,000 salary in Alberta:
- Federal tax: ~$13,700
- Alberta provincial tax: ~$7,600
- CPP contributions: ~$4,200
- EI premiums: ~$1,100
- Total deductions: ~$26,600
- After-tax income: ~$73,400
This is an effective combined tax rate of approximately 21.3%, lower than most other provinces due to Alberta’s low 10% starting rate and no PST.
Alberta vs Ontario comparison (on $100,000 income)
| Category | Alberta | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial tax | ~$7,600 | ~$6,000 |
| Federal tax | ~$13,700 | ~$13,700 |
| After-tax | ~$73,400 | ~$74,000 |
| Sales tax on purchases | 5% GST | 13% HST |
| Overall tax advantage | Alberta |
While Ontario has slightly lower provincial income tax at this level, Alberta’s 5% GST vs Ontario’s 13% HST means significant savings on everyday purchases.
How Alberta compares to other provinces
| Province | Top Combined Rate | Starting Provincial Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 48.00% | 10.00% |
| Ontario | 53.53% | 5.05% |
| British Columbia | 53.50% | 5.06% |
| Quebec | 53.31% | 14.00% |
| Saskatchewan | 47.50% | 10.50% |
| Manitoba | 50.40% | 10.80% |
Alberta offers one of the lowest overall tax burdens in Canada, with a flat 10% rate on the first $148,269 and no provincial sales tax.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alberta tax bracket rates for 2025?
10% on the first $148,269, then 12%, 13%, 14%, and 15% on income over $355,845.
What is the combined top tax rate in Alberta?
48.00% (15% provincial + 33% federal) on income over $355,845.
Does Alberta have the lowest provincial tax rate?
Alberta’s 10% starting rate is the lowest first-bracket rate in Canada, and it has no PST.
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