$100,000 Salary After Tax: US vs Canada Take-Home Pay (2026)

A $100,000 salary puts you in the upper-middle income range. Here’s how much you typically take home in the US and Canada after taxes in 2026.

Quick Take-Home Estimates (2026)

| Location | Approx. take-home (single, no dependents) |

|----------|------------------------------------------|

| US (no state income tax) | ~$75,500–$77,500 |

| US (e.g. California) | ~$70,000–$73,000 |

| Canada (Ontario) | ~$72,500–$74,500 CAD |

| Canada (Alberta) | ~$74,500–$76,000 CAD |

| Canada (BC) | ~$72,000–$74,000 CAD |

Exact amounts depend on state/province and filing status. Use the calculators for your situation.

Federal income tax: For a single filer, roughly $15,500–$18,500 (2026 brackets).
State income tax: $0 in no-tax states; in high-tax states, ~$5,000–$8,000 more.
Social Security: Capped at the wage base (you won’t pay 6.2% on the full $100k).
Medicare: 1.45% on all wages (~$1,450), plus 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages above $200k (not applicable at $100k).

Typical US take-home at $100k: $74,000–$78,000, depending on state and filing status.

Federal tax: 14% and 20.5% brackets apply; you’re into the 26% bracket on part of your income.
Provincial tax: Highest in Quebec and Nova Scotia; lower in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
CPP: Maximum contribution (~$3,867).
EI: Maximum premium (~$1,049).

In Canada, $100,000 CAD usually means $72,000–$76,000 take-home depending on province.

*Estimates are for 2026 and single filers. Use the calculators for accurate numbers.*