Taxes in Ontario: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
Federal and provincial income tax brackets for Ontario in 2026, CPP and EI, sales tax and what a salary becomes after tax.
Provincial income tax in Ontario (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $53,891 | 5.05% |
| Over $53,891 up to $107,785 | 9.15% |
| Over $107,785 up to $150,000 | 11.16% |
| Over $150,000 up to $220,000 | 12.16% |
| Over $220,000 | 13.16% |
- Basic personal amount: $12,989.
- Surtax: 20% of the basic provincial tax above $5,818.
- Surtax: 36% of the basic provincial tax above $7,446.
Federal income tax (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $58,523 | 14% |
| Over $58,523 up to $117,045 | 20.5% |
| Over $117,045 up to $181,440 | 26% |
| Over $181,440 up to $258,482 | 29% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% |
Federal basic personal amount: $16,452 (reduced to $14,829 for high incomes).
What it means on a salary
| Salary | Federal tax | Provincial tax | CPP | EI | Take-home | Average rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,691 | $1,221 | $2,172 | $652 | $33,264 | 16.841% |
| $80,000 | $9,243 | $4,135 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $61,053 | 23.684% |
| $150,000 | $25,302 | $13,858 | $4,646 | $1,123 | $105,070 | 29.953% |
Employment income only: basic personal amount, CPP, EI and the Canada employment credit. Not included: other credits, the Ontario Health Premium, deductions and benefits.
Payroll contributions (2026)
- CPP: 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600; then 4% up to $85,000.
- EI: 1.63% of earnings up to $68,900.
Sales tax
Combined sales tax in Ontario: 13% (GST 13%).
Source: CRA T4127, T4127, 122nd edition, effective January 1, 2026 ↗, read on 2026-11-13.
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