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What does an employee actually cost?
The wage is only the beginning — as the employer you also pay CPP, CPP2, and 1.4× the employee's EI premium. Enter the pay and see the real number, at 2026 rates.
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The real number
2026 statutory rates, verified against CRA source pages (CPP 5.95% to $74,600 with a $3,500 exemption; CPP2 4% from $74,600 to $85,000; EI 1.63% to $68,900, employer share 1.4×). Not included: vacation pay, statutory holidays, WSIB premiums (set by industry class), Employer Health Tax where payroll is large enough, benefits, or equipment — the true all-in number is higher. Educational only, not advice.
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