For a nanny in Ontario paid $25 an hour for 40 hours a week, a family pays $2,156.63 every two weeks all in, and the nanny takes home $1,601.59. Enter your own province, hours and rate and this nanny payroll calculator, also known as a nanny paycheck calculator, estimates the paycheque, the CPP, EI and tax held back, and what you add as the employer.
What does the nanny payroll calculator work out?
It starts from the hourly rate you offer, either before deductions or as the take-home pay you promised, and builds a full year: regular hours, overtime where the province requires it, and vacation pay. From that it finds what the nanny keeps, what you hold back for the government and what you add on top. Pick the take-home option and it works backwards to the gross rate you need to pay.
| Item | Who pays | 2026 rule outside Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| CPP | Nanny and you | 5.95% each of pay above $3,500, up to $4,230.45 |
| CPP2 | Nanny and you | 4% each on pay between $74,600 and $85,000 |
| EI | Nanny, and you at 1.4 times | 1.63% of pay up to $68,900 for the nanny |
| Income tax | Held back from the nanny | Federal and provincial, and you only forward it |
How is $2,156.63 built up?
Maria earns $25 an hour for 40 hours, 50 weeks a year, plus 4% vacation pay, so $52,000 a year or $2,000 every two weeks. The calculator shows $254.82 of income tax, $110.99 of CPP and $32.60 of EI held back, which leaves her $1,601.59. You add $110.99 of CPP and $45.64 of EI. You send the CRA $555.05 each period, and your full cost is $2,156.63. That’s $28.04 for each hour she works, not $25.
What does it take from your province?
Nannies fall under provincial law, so the calculator changes its rules with the province you pick:
- Overtime. Ontario pays 1.5 times after 44 hours a week, British Columbia after 8 hours a day and 40 a week, and Alberta has no overtime for domestic employees.
- Vacation pay. It uses your province’s minimum, usually 4% rising to 6%, and you can set your own percentage.
- Minimum wage. It warns you if the rate is too low, and flags places where a nanny is outside the law, such as a private home in New Brunswick.
- Workers’ compensation. It tells you if coverage is required for her hours and lets you add your premium rate.
A table under the result summarizes holidays, sick leave, notice and room and board limits for your province, with a note on how sure we are of each.
Which settings change the result?
Switch on more options for a live-in nanny, where room and board is a taxable benefit, for a nanny under 18 or over 70 who pays no CPP, or for a relative whose job isn’t insured for EI. You can also add benefits, a payroll service fee and, outside Quebec, the child care expense deduction for your children, which shows what your real cost is after the tax saving.
What isn’t included?
It’s an estimate for a regular schedule, with the nanny as your employee and no other income. Workers’ compensation premiums, benefits and unusual pay arrangements are only counted if you enter them. Quebec’s CNESST premium is not calculated.
Where to go next
For the full story on hiring and paying a nanny, read our guide to nanny payroll in Canada. To check the other numbers, use the vacation pay calculator, the holiday pay calculator or the payroll remittance calculator.
Where do the numbers come from?
The 2026 CPP, CPP2 and EI figures come from the federal payroll tables, and the provincial rules from each government’s employment standards pages, all read on 2 October 2026. A few PEI and Nunavut details could only be read in part, so confirm those with the province. This website is not connected to any government body.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a nanny's paycheque in Canada?
Take her gross pay, hold back income tax, CPP or QPP and EI, and pay her the rest. You also add the employer share of CPP and EI. The calculator does the steps for your province, hours and rate.
How much does a nanny really cost in Canada?
More than the hourly rate. In Ontario, a $25 an hour nanny working 40 hours a week costs the family about $28.04 per hour worked once vacation pay and the employer CPP and EI are added.
Can I enter the amount my nanny wants to take home?
Yes. Choose the take-home option and the calculator works out the gross hourly rate needed, so the nanny keeps the amount you promised after tax, CPP and EI.
Does the calculator include overtime and vacation pay?
Yes. It follows the overtime rule of the province you pick, such as 1.5 times after 44 hours in Ontario, and adds vacation pay at the provincial minimum or at a percentage you set.
Does it work for Quebec?
Yes. It uses QPP, QPIP and Quebec EI rates and the Health Services Fund, and it splits what you send between the CRA and Revenu Quebec.
What does the child care expense deduction do to my cost?
Outside Quebec, the lower-earning parent can deduct up to $8,000 for a child under 7 and $5,000 for a child aged 7 to 15. The calculator estimates the tax saving and shows your cost after it.
Sources and updates
- CRA: payroll deductions and contributions
- CRA: CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions
- Service Canada: EI premium rates and maximums
- Ontario: domestic workers
- BC: hiring domestic workers
- Alberta: domestic employees
- CNESST: domestic workers
- CRA: employing a caregiver, baby-sitter or domestic worker
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Estimate only. These figures are a planning estimate, not tax, legal or accounting advice. Tax-Services.ca is an independent publisher: we don't prepare or file tax returns, and we don't offer tax, legal or accounting services. We have no connection with the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec or any provincial government. Your real amounts depend on details this tool cannot see, so confirm them with an official source or a qualified professional before you act.