Payroll · Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories payroll calculator.
What lands in your account after Northwest Territories and federal tax, CPP and EI, using CRA’s own payroll formulas.
A Northwest Territories payroll deductions calculator for 2026, following CRA’s T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas. Enter gross pay and frequency and it itemises federal tax, Northwest Territories tax, CPP and EI.
The Northwest Territories has four brackets from 5.9% to 14.05%. Residents of prescribed northern zones may also have a residency deduction on their TD1; it is not modelled here.
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Northwest Territories income tax brackets in 2026
Provincial tax is the bracket rate times taxable income minus a constant (KP) and credits, as in CRA’s T4127 formula. The Northwest Territories basic personal amount is $18,198.
| From | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $53,003 | 5.9% |
| $53,003 | $106,009 | 8.6% |
| $106,009 | $172,346 | 12.2% |
| $172,346 | and over | 14.05% |
| $0 | $55,801 | 4% |
| $55,801 | $111,602 | 7% |
| $111,602 | $181,439 | 9% |
| $181,439 | and over | 11.5% |
| $0 | $53,891 | 5.05% |
| $53,891 | $107,785 | 9.15% |
| $107,785 | $150,000 | 11.16% |
| $150,000 | $220,000 | 12.16% |
| $220,000 | and over | 13.16% |
| $0 | $33,928 | 9.5% |
| $33,928 | $65,820 | 13.47% |
| $65,820 | $106,890 | 16.6% |
| $106,890 | $142,520 | 17.62% |
| $142,520 | $200,000 | 19% |
| $200,000 | and over | 20% |
| $0 | $54,345 | 14% |
| $54,345 | $108,680 | 19% |
| $108,680 | $132,245 | 24% |
| $132,245 | and over | 25.75% |
| $0 | $54,532 | 10.5% |
| $54,532 | $155,805 | 12.5% |
| $155,805 | and over | 14.5% |
| $0 | $58,523 | 6.4% |
| $58,523 | $117,045 | 9% |
| $117,045 | $181,440 | 10.9% |
| $181,440 | $500,000 | 12.8% |
| $500,000 | and over | 15% |
Worked example: $65,000 in Northwest Territories
Paid bi-weekly (26 periods) on TD1 claim code 1, the annual deductions are: federal tax $6,307, Northwest Territories tax $2,790, CPP $3,659, EI $1,060. Net pay is about $1,968.61 per cheque, or $51,184 a year.
CPP and EI deductions in 2026
- CPP: 5.95% of pensionable earnings between the $3,500 basic exemption and the $74,600 first ceiling, a maximum employee contribution of $4,230.45.
- CPP2: a further 4% on earnings between $74,600 and $85,000, a maximum of $416.00.
- EI: 1.63% of insurable earnings up to $68,900, a maximum employee premium of $1,123.07.
These are federal figures, identical in Northwest Territories and every province and territory outside Quebec. See the CPP, CPP2 and EI limits by year table for earlier years.
How this is calculated
The numbers follow CRA’s T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas. It assumes a full year at a constant salary and TD1 claim code 1 — the basic personal amount and nothing else. Not modelled: other TD1 credits, registered pension contributions, union dues, northern residency deductions and anything your employer deducts by agreement.
Sources
Every rate, threshold and ceiling on this page is taken from the official publications linked below. Retrieved October 2026.
- CRA T4127, 123rd edition (effective 1 July 2026) — Table 8.1 federal and Northwest Territories thresholds, rates and constants, and Table 8.2 basic amounts. CRA reports no change for Northwest Territories in this edition except where noted on this page. This page uses full-year annual rates, not the prorated mid-year withholding rates.
- CRA T4127, 122nd edition (effective 1 January 2026) — the January 2026 baseline for the same tables.
- CRA: CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions — 5.95% from $3,500 to $74,600, maximum $4,230.45
- CRA: Second additional CPP contribution (CPP2) rates and maximums — 4% to $85,000, maximum $416
- CRA: EI premium rates and maximums — 1.63% to $68,900 outside Quebec, maximum $1,123.07
- CRA: Federal income tax rates and brackets — federal brackets and basic personal amount
Frequently asked questions
How much tax comes off a paycheque in Northwest Territories?
It depends on pay. On a $65,000 salary paid bi-weekly this calculator shows $6,307 of federal tax, $2,790 of Northwest Territories tax, $3,659 of CPP and $1,060 of EI a year, leaving about $1,968.61 per cheque. These are estimates on TD1 claim code 1.
What are the CPP and EI rates for Northwest Territories in 2026?
CPP is 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600, capped at $4,230.45, plus CPP2 at 4% on earnings from $74,600 to $85,000, capped at $416.00. EI is 1.63% up to $68,900 of insurable earnings, capped at $1,123.07. They are the same in every province and territory outside Quebec.
What is the Northwest Territories basic personal amount in 2026?
CRA’s T4127 uses $18,198 for Northwest Territories. The calculator assumes you claim only that amount (TD1 claim code 1).
Why is my real paycheque different from this estimate?
Real withholding depends on your TD1 claims, registered pension plan contributions, union dues, taxable benefits and the pay period you are in. This tool models a full year at a constant salary with the basic personal amount only. Your employer or CRA’s Payroll Deductions Online Calculator gives the exact figure.
Disclaimer
Estimate only — not tax or payroll advice. Follows CRA’s T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas for a full year at a constant salary on TD1 claim code 1. Your real cheque depends on your TD1 claims, pension and union deductions, taxable benefits and mid-year changes. Confirm anything that matters with the CRA or a payroll professional.