Northwest Territories Tax Brackets 2026
Northwest Territories income tax rates for 2026, plus combined federal and provincial marginal rates for every income band.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
2026 Northwest Territories tax brackets
| 2026 taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $53,003 | 5.9% |
| $53,003 to $106,009 | 8.6% |
| $106,009 to $172,346 | 12.2% |
| Over $172,346 | 14.05% |
Basic personal amount: $18,198.
Combined federal + Northwest Territories marginal tax rates
| Taxable income | Federal | Northwest Territories | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| First $53,003 | 14% | 5.9% | 19.9% |
| $53,003 to $58,523 | 14% | 8.6% | 22.6% |
| $58,523 to $106,009 | 20.5% | 8.6% | 29.1% |
| $106,009 to $117,045 | 20.5% | 12.2% | 32.7% |
| $117,045 to $172,346 | 26% | 12.2% | 38.2% |
| $172,346 to $181,440 | 26% | 14.05% | 40.05% |
| $181,440 to $258,482 | 29% | 14.05% | 43.05% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% | 14.05% | 47.05% |
Tax at common incomes
Federal plus Northwest Territories income tax for an employee with basic credits. Marginal rate is on the next dollar of ordinary income.
| Income | Income tax | Average rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,972 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $50,000 | $5,650 | 11.3% | 19.9% |
| $75,000 | $11,867 | 15.8% | 29.1% |
| $100,000 | $19,026 | 19.0% | 29.1% |
| $150,000 | $36,870 | 24.6% | 38.2% |
| $200,000 | $57,035 | 28.5% | 43.3% |
| $300,000 | $101,876 | 34.0% | 47.1% |
Want your exact take-home pay? Use the Northwest Territories income tax calculator.
How the Northwest Territories taxes income
The NWT has four brackets for 2026, from 5.9% to 14.05%, and a basic personal amount of $18,198. There is no territorial sales tax, which adds to the low overall tax burden.
Residents of the NWT may also be eligible for the federal Northern Residents Deduction, which this calculator does not include.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Northwest Territories tax brackets for 2026?
First $53,003: 5.9%; $53,003 to $106,009: 8.6%; $106,009 to $172,346: 12.2%; Over $172,346: 14.05%.
What is the marginal tax rate on $75,000 in Northwest Territories?
About 29.1% combined federal and provincial on the next dollar of ordinary income in 2026.
How much income tax do I pay on $100,000 in Northwest Territories?
About $19,026 in combined federal and Northwest Territories income tax, an average rate of 19.0%, for an employee with basic credits. CPP and EI are extra.
What is the top tax rate in Northwest Territories?
47.1% combined, on income over $258,482.
Tax brackets in other provinces
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.