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What common Canadian salaries put in your pocket in Burnaby after federal, British Columbia provincial tax, and mandatory CPP/EI contributions. 2026 brackets.

Take-home pay in Burnaby — bi-weekly (CAD)

Gross salary Net annual Per paycheck Per month Effective rate
$60,000 $47,173 $1,814 $3,931 21.4%
$85,000 $64,234 $2,471 $5,353 24.4%
$110,000 $81,894 $3,150 $6,825 25.6%
$150,000 $106,697 $4,104 $8,891 28.9%

All figures in CAD. Calculations use 2026 federal brackets, British Columbia provincial tax, and mandatory CPP/EI contributions. Assumes federal and provincial basic personal amount credits and no RRSP contributions.

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Cost of living in Burnaby

Burnaby's cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100, used as a common North American baseline). Overall expenses run about 18% higher that average. An $85,000 CAD paycheck in Burnaby has roughly the same purchasing power as $72,034 at a COL-100 baseline — housing is the biggest driver of any gap.

Median household income here is approximately $84,000 CAD. After all mandatory deductions, the median single-earner household takes home roughly $63,516 per year.

About Burnaby

Metro Vancouver; SkyTrain-connected and home to SFU and major film studios.

What's in your pay deductions

On top of federal and British Columbia provincial tax, all Burnaby workers pay CPP (6.4% on wages between $3,500 and $71,300, plus 4% on wages up to $81,200) and EI (1.64% up to $65,700 insurable earnings). These mandatory contributions total roughly 7–8% of gross wages at Burnaby's typical income levels.

How Burnaby compares to nearby cities

Net pay on an $85,000 CAD salary — same federal tax base — differs because of provincial tax rates and cost-of-living differences.

City Net at $85K COL-adjusted buying power
Burnaby, BC (this page) $64,234 $54,436
Vancouver, BC $64,234 $51,388
Surrey, BC $64,234 $58,395
Victoria, BC $64,234 $58,395

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Burnaby salary — frequently asked questions

What's the take-home pay on an $85,000 salary in Burnaby? ▾
An $85,000 gross salary in Burnaby, BC gives roughly $64,234 net per year after federal tax, British Columbia provincial tax, CPP, and EI. That's about $2,471 per bi-weekly paycheck or $5,353 per month — an effective rate of approximately 24.4%.
Does Burnaby have a municipal income tax? ▾
No — Canadian cities do not levy income tax on workers. Only federal and provincial income tax apply (plus mandatory contributions: CPP and EI). Burnaby funds municipal services through property tax, user fees, and provincial transfers — not a city wage tax like those in some US cities.
How does cost of living in Burnaby compare? ▾
Burnaby's cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), meaning overall expenses are roughly 18% higher the North American average. Put differently: $85,000 in Burnaby has approximately the same purchasing power as $72,034 at an average-COL baseline. Housing is usually the biggest driver of any gap.
What's the median household income in Burnaby? ▾
The median household income in Burnaby is approximately $84,000 (Statistics Canada estimate). After federal tax, British Columbia provincial tax, and mandatory CPP/EI deductions, a single earner at this income takes home roughly $63,516 per year — effective rate of 24.4%.
How can I reduce my tax bill in Burnaby? ▾
Use your RRSP — every dollar contributed reduces federal and British Columbia taxable income at your marginal rate. At $85K your combined marginal rate is approximately 28.2%, so a $5,000 RRSP contribution saves you roughly $1,410 in tax. Employer-matched RPP contributions have the same effect. TFSA contributions don't reduce current-year tax but grow tax-free.