Alberta Pay Stub Generator
Make a pay stub for someone you pay in Alberta, with 2026 Alberta and federal income tax, CPP and EI worked out for you and the items Alberta's Employment Standards Code asks a statement of earnings to show.
PayStub Guru is NOT a bank, employer, government agency, or financial institution. We provide pay stub generation tools for legitimate record-keeping purposes only. Generated documents are not official employer records and must not be used for fraudulent purposes. Read Legal FAQ
Creating an Alberta pay stub
The generator below starts with Alberta selected. Alberta income tax is calculated on the 2026 brackets, starting at 8% on the first $61,200, after Alberta's $22,769 basic personal amount. Alberta has no surtax or health premium, so the provincial line is simpler than in Ontario.
It is built for small businesses, families paying a nanny or caregiver, and anyone paying staff in Alberta. Hours and rates print on the stub, overtime and holiday pay go on their own lines, and saved details make next pay period's stub quick.
Pay Stub Information
Tax rates last updated October 29, 2026. Sources: CRA and Revenu Québec.
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Does Alberta require pay stubs?
Yes. At the end of each pay period, an employer must give each employee a written statement of earnings and deductions.
Law: Employment Standards Code, section 14
Paper or electronic: Electronic statements are allowed if employees have confidential access to them and can view and print them.
What an Alberta statement of earnings must show
- The period the statement covers
- Regular and overtime hours worked
- The wage rate and the overtime rate
- Earnings itemized, for example wages, overtime, general holiday pay and vacation pay
- Each deduction and the reason for it
- Hours taken off in lieu of overtime
The generator also prints the employer and employee names, the pay date, hours where pay is hourly, and year-to-date totals if you include them. Hours taken off in lieu of overtime (banked overtime) don't have their own field yet, so note them separately if they apply.
Alberta payroll deductions in 2026
| Line on the stub | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| CPP | 5.95% of earnings above $3,500 a year, up to $74,600. Second additional CPP (CPP2): 4% of earnings between $74,600 and $85,000. |
| EI | 1.63% of insurable earnings, up to $68,900 a year. |
| Federal income tax | 14% to 33% on the 2026 federal brackets, after the basic personal amount, the Canada employment amount and credits for CPP and EI. |
| Alberta income tax | 8% up to $61,200, then 10%, 12%, 13%, 14% and 15% on the 2026 Alberta brackets, after the $22,769 Alberta basic personal amount and credits for CPP and EI (credited at 8%). |
Sample Alberta pay stub
$60,000 a year, paid bi-weekly (26 pay periods), pay date 30 October 2026
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$205.32 |
| Alberta income tax | −$101.20 |
| CPP contribution | −$129.30 |
| EI premium | −$37.62 |
| Net pay | $1,834.25 |
Worked out by this generator with the basic personal amounts only (TD1 claim code 1) and no other deductions. The same pay in Ontario nets $1,820.75, because Ontario tax is higher at this income. Any line can be typed over in the form.
Alberta take-home pay calculator
Lowers income tax, not CPP or EI.
| Per paycheque | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$205.32 | -$5,338.30 |
| Alberta income tax | -$101.20 | -$2,631.30 |
| CPP contribution | -$129.30 | -$3,361.75 |
| EI premium | -$37.62 | -$978.00 |
Estimate using the 2026 federal and Alberta brackets with the basic personal amounts only (TD1 claim code 1), CPP at 5.95% (plus CPP2 above $74,600) and EI at 1.63%. Payroll tables can differ by a few dollars. Not tax advice.
Tax rates last updated October 29, 2026. Sources: CRA and Revenu Québec.
Deductions and paying wages in Alberta
Employers can deduct:
- Deductions required by law, such as income tax, CPP, EI and court garnishees (no written authorization needed)
- Deductions the employee has authorized in writing, such as a pension plan, dental plan or RRSP
- Overpayments, after written notice, for errors in the past 6 months (older errors need the employee's written authorization)
- Vacation pay paid before it was earned, after written notice
- Deductions authorized by a collective agreement
Not allowed:
- Uniforms, including buying, renting, cleaning or repairing required work clothing
- Faulty work, such as damage to vehicles or equipment
- Cash shortages or lost property when other people could access the cash or property
Wages must be paid within 10 consecutive days after the end of each pay period, and at least once a month. They can be paid in cash, by cheque, or by direct deposit into an account of the employee's choice, in Canadian dollars.
Vacation pay: At least 4% of wages, or 6% once an employee has five years of service. Show it as its own earnings line when it is paid.
Records: Employers must keep employment records for 3 years.
Alberta minimum wage
$15.00 an hour, unchanged since October 2018. Students under 18 can be paid $13.00 an hour for up to 28 hours a week while school is in session, and during school breaks. Live-in domestic employees have a monthly minimum of $2,848.
Alberta pay stub FAQ
Do employers in Alberta have to give pay stubs?
Yes. The Employment Standards Code requires a written statement of earnings and deductions at the end of each pay period, showing the period, regular and overtime hours, the wage and overtime rates, itemized earnings, each deduction and its reason, and hours taken off in lieu of overtime.
How much Alberta income tax comes off a paycheque in 2026?
Alberta tax is 8% on taxable income up to $61,200, then 10% up to $154,259, rising to 15% over $370,220. The first $22,769 is covered by the basic personal amount. On $60,000 a year paid bi-weekly, the generator works out $101.20 of Alberta tax per pay.
Can an Alberta pay stub be emailed?
Yes, if the employee has confidential access to it and can view and print it. A PDF from this generator can be emailed or printed.
When must Alberta employees be paid?
Within 10 consecutive days after the end of each pay period, and at least once a month.
Can an Alberta employer deduct for uniforms or damage?
No. Deductions for uniforms, faulty work or damage are not allowed, and cash shortages can't be deducted when other people had access to the cash.
Important Legal Information
Please read these carefully before using our service. Misuse of generated documents is illegal and has serious consequences.
We Are NOT a Bank, Employer, or Government Agency
PayStub Guru is an independent software service. We are not affiliated with any: banks, employers, government agencies, tax authorities (IRS, HMRC, CRA, ATO, LHDN), financial institutions, or payroll companies. We do not verify employment or income. We provide software tools only.
Yes, it is completely legal to use a pay stub generator for legitimate purposes such as record-keeping, bookkeeping, or understanding payroll calculations. However, using generated pay stubs for fraudulent purposes (like misrepresenting income for loans or apartments) is illegal and constitutes fraud.
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