Best Canadian Provinces for Take-Home Pay on $150,000
Federal tax, CPP and EI are the same coast to coast — provincial income tax is what moves your paycheck. Here are all 13 provinces and territories ranked by net take-home pay on a $150,000 salary, with Nunavut keeping the most.
| # | Region | Take-home / year | Keep rate | Eff. tax | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | $109,081 | 72.7% | 27.3% | View breakdown → |
| 2 | Yukon | $106,335 | 70.9% | 29.1% | View breakdown → |
| 3 | British Columbia | $105,983 | 70.7% | 29.3% | View breakdown → |
| 4 | Alberta | $105,967 | 70.6% | 29.4% | View breakdown → |
| 5 | Northwest Territories | $105,878 | 70.6% | 29.4% | View breakdown → |
| 6 | Ontario | $103,342 | 68.9% | 31.1% | View breakdown → |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | $102,347 | 68.2% | 31.8% | View breakdown → |
| 8 | New Brunswick | $99,652 | 66.4% | 33.6% | View breakdown → |
| 9 | Manitoba | $99,152 | 66.1% | 33.9% | View breakdown → |
| 10 | Newfoundland and Labrador | $98,956 | 66.0% | 34.0% | View breakdown → |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | $97,222 | 64.8% | 35.2% | View breakdown → |
| 12 | Quebec | $96,651 | 64.4% | 35.6% | View breakdown → |
| 13 | Nova Scotia | $96,488 | 64.3% | 35.7% | View breakdown → |
How we ranked these regions
Because federal tax, CPP and EI are national, the ranking is driven almost entirely by provincial income tax — including Ontario's surtax and Quebec's distinct system with its federal abatement.
We run the same engine that powers each province's detailed salary-after-tax page over a $150,000 gross salary, then sort by net take-home pay. Lower-tax jurisdictions like Alberta tend to top the list, while high-rate provinces sit at the bottom.
At a C$150k salary, Nunavut comes out on top with a 72.7% keep-rate, while Nova Scotia ranks last at 64.3% — a gap that adds up to real money over a career.
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⚠️ Rankings use simplified brackets and standard single-filer reliefs for estimation only. They are not tax advice. Verify with a qualified professional or the relevant tax authority.
Frequently asked questions
Which Canadian province has the highest take-home pay on $150,000?
Nunavut leaves the most, about $109,081 per year (72.7% of gross) on a $150,000 salary.
Do all provinces pay the same CPP and EI?
Yes. CPP (5.95% on pensionable earnings) and EI (1.64% up to the cap) are federal and identical across provinces except Quebec, which runs its own plans. The main difference between provinces is provincial income tax.
How big is the gap between the best and worst province on $150,000?
About $12,594 per year separates #1 (Nunavut) from last place (Nova Scotia) at this salary.