Pay & tax
British Columbia salary calculator
Enter your salary, plus any bonus, overtime or RRSP contribution, to see your BC take-home pay per day, week and year.
How it works
British Columbia uses seven provincial tax brackets, from 5.06% up to 20.5% for taxable income over roughly $260,000 — more brackets than most provinces, spreading the increase in rate more gradually as income rises. BC’s Basic Personal Amount is $12,932 for the current tax year, on top of federal tax, CPP and EI.
Frequently asked questions
How many tax brackets does British Columbia have?
Seven, from 5.06% up to 20.5% — more than most provinces, which typically use three to five.
What is British Columbia’s Basic Personal Amount?
$12,932 for the current tax year, a non-refundable tax credit rather than a straightforward deduction from income.
What is British Columbia’s top tax rate?
20.5%, applying to taxable income over roughly $260,000. Combined with the top federal rate, the highest combined marginal rate in BC is over 53%.
How accurate is this for British Columbia specifically?
It uses British Columbia’s published 2025 tax brackets and Basic Personal Amount. See the main Canada take-home pay calculator for all provinces and territories.
Method: published Canada 2025 tax year rates. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How our calculators work.