Territory · 2026 tax year
Northwest Territories take-home pay, 2026
Northwest Territories taxes income from 5.9% to 14.1% in 4 brackets, on top of federal tax, CPP and EI. The Northwest Territories' lowest rate is 5.9%, its top rate 14.05%, and its basic personal amount $18,198.
Your 2026 take-home pay
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Estimated take-home pay
$4,813.58
a month, after tax and deductions
- Federal tax
- Provincial tax
- CPP and EI
- Take-home
| Item | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $6,250.00 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$688.22 | −$8,258.60 |
| Provincial or territorial tax | −$300.74 | −$3,608.89 |
| CPP | −$353.87 | −$4,246.45 |
| EI | −$93.59 | −$1,123.07 |
| Take-home pay | $4,813.58 | $57,762.99 |
| Income tax as a share of pay | 15.8% | |
| Taken from your next $1,000 (tax, pension, EI) | 31.9% | |
Worked the way the CRA's payroll formulas work: a steady salary at 2026 rates, the basic personal amounts, one employer and no other income. Figures read from the CRA on 2026-10-03. This is an estimate, not payroll or tax advice; your return can differ.
Northwest Territories income tax brackets, 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $53,003 | 5.9% |
| $53,004 to $106,009 | 8.6% |
| $106,010 to $172,346 | 12.2% |
| Over $172,346 | 14.1% |
Basic personal amount: $18,198. Taxable income is salary less any RRSP and the enhanced CPP deduction.
Take-home pay in Northwest Territories at 5 salaries
| Salary | A year | A month | Rank of 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $22,261 | $1,855 | 4 |
| $50,000 | $40,768 | $3,397 | 2 |
| $75,000 | $57,763 | $4,814 | 2 |
| $100,000 | $75,204 | $6,267 | 3 |
| $150,000 | $107,360 | $8,947 | 5 |
Rank 1 keeps the most. For a resident with the basic personal amounts and no RRSP. See all 5 salaries as pages in the list above, or compare provinces on the provinces page.
Questions about Northwest Territories
What are the Northwest Territories income tax brackets for 2026?
Up to $53,003 at 5.9%; $53,004 to $106,009 at 8.6%; $106,010 to $172,346 at 12.2%; Over $172,346 at 14.1%. These sit on top of the federal brackets of 14%, 20.5%, 26%, 29% and 33%.
What is the basic personal amount in Northwest Territories?
$18,198 for 2026. It is a non-refundable credit worked out at the lowest provincial rate of 5.9%.
How does Northwest Territories compare with the rest of Canada?
Northwest Territories ranks 2 of 13 for take-home pay at $50,000 (its best salary of the 5 shown) and 5 of 13 at $150,000 (its weakest).
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Estimate for the 2026 tax year using the CRA's payroll formulas, read on 2026-10-03. Not payroll, tax or financial advice.