CANADA PAY BY PROVINCE
Compare a common salary across all 10 provinces and three territories, then calculate your own income using the province-specific tools.
Calculate your salary →The table ranks estimated annual take-home pay for a regular T4 employee. It is a payroll comparison, not a cost-of-living ranking.
| Province or territory | Estimated annual net | Monthly average | Estimated deductions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $62,298.86 | $5,191.57 | $17,701.14 |
| Northwest Territories | $61,166.27 | $5,097.19 | $18,833.73 |
| British Columbia | $61,156.96 | $5,096.41 | $18,843.04 |
| Yukon | $61,039.02 | $5,086.59 | $18,960.98 |
| Alberta | $60,697.50 | $5,058.13 | $19,302.50 |
| Ontario | $60,302.62 | $5,025.22 | $19,697.38 |
| Saskatchewan | $59,021.86 | $4,918.49 | $20,978.14 |
| New Brunswick | $58,245.79 | $4,853.82 | $21,754.21 |
| Manitoba | $58,239.20 | $4,853.27 | $21,760.80 |
| Quebec | $57,713.44 | $4,809.45 | $22,286.56 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $57,690.87 | $4,807.57 | $22,309.13 |
| Prince Edward Island | $57,334.91 | $4,777.91 | $22,665.09 |
| Nova Scotia | $56,438.85 | $4,703.24 | $23,561.15 |
Provincial tax systems can change net pay, but a relocation decision should also consider housing, sales tax, transportation, childcare, benefits and local job demand. Use the national calculator to enter your own salary and compare more than one province.
Compare Ontario and Alberta →These are annual estimates for general comparison. Personal credits, benefits, bonuses, pensions and payroll timing can change actual results.