CanPay InsightsNunavut tax and payroll deductions
Nunavut workers pay federal income tax, Nunavut territorial income tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums. Nunavut has the lightest income tax in Canada — about $2,917 of territorial tax at $80,000, under a third of what Nova Scotia takes — the trade-off being the cost of living the allowances exist to offset.
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Use annual salary mode for a fixed salary or hourly mode for shift-based work. If your hours change weekly, timesheet mode gives a more realistic estimate.
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How much tax is deducted from a Nunavut paycheque?
On an $80,000 salary in 2026, a Nunavut paycheque loses about $9,513 to federal tax, $2,917 to Nunavut territorial tax, $4,446 to CPP/CPP2, and $1,123 to EI over the year. Your exact deductions depend on your income, pay period, and credits; enter your numbers above for a precise breakdown.
Can I use this as a Iqaluit paycheck calculator?
Yes. Iqaluit has no separate city income tax — paycheques there use exactly the same federal and Nunavut rates as the rest of the territory, so this calculator works for Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat, and across Nunavut.
Is Nunavut take-home pay lower than Ontario?
At $80,000 in 2026, Nunavut keeps about $62,001 versus about $60,744 in Ontario. The gap shifts with salary and with credits, so compare your own number with the province comparison tool.
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