Canada CPP & EI deduction calculator
Calculate Canada Pension Plan (CPP, CPP2) and EI deductions and find the month you max out payroll taxes. Free.
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About this tool
Calculate statutory payroll deductions for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP/CPP2) and Employment Insurance (EI) on any Canadian employment income.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your gross annual employment salary.
- 2 Review your base CPP (5.95%), CPP2 (4.00%), and EI (1.66%) totals.
- 3 Check which month of the year your statutory deductions will be fully paid off.
Questions
What are the 2024 CPP and EI contribution caps?
For 2024, the base CPP maximum is $3,867.50, CPP2 maximum is $188.00, and the maximum EI employee premium is $1,049.12.
What are the maximum CPP and EI contributions in Canada?
The maximum employee base CPP contribution is $3,867.50, plus up to $188 in CPP2. The maximum EI employee premium is $1,049.12.
Why do Canadian paycheques get larger late in the year?
Once your cumulative earnings reach the annual CPP and EI ceilings, your employer stops deducting statutory contributions, increasing your take-home pay for the rest of the year.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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