British Columbia Tax Brackets 2026
British Columbia's 2026 provincial income tax rates and Basic Personal Amount, with the 2025 figures alongside for comparison. These are provincial rates only — federal tax applies on top of every bracket below. To see everything at once, use the income tax calculator, or see every province's 2026 table on the Canada tax brackets hub.
Rate range
5.6% – 20.5%
Bands
7
Basic personal amount
$13,216
Top marginal rate
20.5%
British Columbia tax brackets 2026
Rates are marginal — each one applies only to the slice of taxable income inside its own band. The 2025 column shows what each band applied to last year.
| 2026 taxable income | Rate | 2025 band |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $50,363 | 5.6% | $0 to $49,279 @ 5.06% |
| $50,363 to $100,728 | 7.7% | $49,279 to $98,560 @ 7.7% |
| $100,728 to $115,648 | 10.5% | $98,560 to $113,158 @ 10.5% |
| $115,648 to $140,430 | 12.29% | $113,158 to $137,407 @ 12.29% |
| $140,430 to $190,405 | 14.7% | $137,407 to $186,306 @ 14.7% |
| $190,405 to $265,545 | 16.8% | $186,306 to $259,829 @ 16.8% |
| over $265,545 | 20.5% | over $259,829 @ 20.5% |
Basic personal amount $13,216 for 2026, credited at 5.6%. (2025: $12,932).
An income-tested reduction of up to $690 applies below $44,952.
British Columbia tax at common incomes (2026)
Provincial tax only — federal tax, CPP and EI are separate. See the federal-stacking section below for the other half of the bill.
| Gross income | British Columbia tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,060 | 4.1198% |
| $75,000 | $3,977 | 5.303% |
| $100,000 | $5,902 | 5.9023% |
| $150,000 | $11,977 | 7.985% |
| $250,000 | $27,929 | 11.1716% |
Worked example: $75,000 in British Columbia (2026)
Slice-by-slice, the way British Columbia actually calculates it. Excludes any health premium.
| Band | Rate | Amount in band | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $50,363 | 5.6% | $50,363 | $2,820 |
| $50,363 to $100,728 | 7.7% | $24,637 | $1,897 |
| Gross tax | $4,717 | ||
| Less: BPA credit ($13,216 @ 5.6%) | −$740 | ||
| British Columbia provincial tax | $3,977 | ||
Federal tax stacks on top (2026)
Every British Columbia resident also pays federal tax on the same income, using the table below. To see the combined federal + provincial bill at one income, use the income tax calculator.
| 2026 taxable income | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 to $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 to $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 to $258,482 | 29% |
| over $258,482 | 33% |
Federal Basic Personal Amount $16,452, credited at 14%.
Frequently asked questions
What are the British Columbia tax brackets for 2026?
British Columbia's 2026 rates run from 5.6% to 20.5% across 7 bands: 5.6% on $0 to $50,363, 7.7% on $50,363 to $100,728, 10.5% on $100,728 to $115,648, 12.29% on $115,648 to $140,430, 14.7% on $140,430 to $190,405, 16.8% on $190,405 to $265,545, 20.5% on over $265,545. Its Basic Personal Amount is $13,216, credited at 5.6%. These are provincial rates only — federal tax applies on top.
What is the top marginal tax rate in British Columbia?
British Columbia's top marginal rate for 2026 is 20.5%, applying to taxable income over $265,545. That's the provincial rate only — the federal top rate of 33% stacks on top of it.
How much provincial tax do you pay on $100,000 in British Columbia?
British Columbia provincial tax on a $100,000 taxable income is $5,902 for 2026 — an effective provincial rate of 5.9023%. Federal tax, CPP and EI are separate and come off on top of this.
Did the British Columbia tax brackets change from 2025 to 2026?
Yes — British Columbia's 2026 table differs from 2025: the top bracket now starts at $265,545 (2025: $259,829), and the Basic Personal Amount moved from $12,932 to $13,216.
What is the British Columbia basic personal amount for 2026?
The British Columbia Basic Personal Amount (BPA) for 2026 is $13,216 — the income you can earn before provincial tax applies. It works as a non-refundable credit: the amount is multiplied by 5.6% (British Columbia's lowest bracket rate) and subtracted from tax owing, rather than being deducted from income directly.