A Canadian pay stub has to show the pay period, gross pay, each deduction with its reason, and net pay, and provinces can add items. This guide walks through the rules, the 2026 deduction figures and a worked example.
For 2026, CPP is 5.95% on earnings between $3,500 and $74,600, and CPP2 adds 4% up to $85,000. This guide shows how to split that into a single paycheque and how the employer's matching share is counted.
