2022 Canada Pension Plan Maximum Pensionable Earnings
For 2022, the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), for employee and employer, has increased to 5.70% (2021: 5.45%) and 11.40% (2020: 10.90%) for self-employed. Contributors who earn more than $64,900 in 2022 (2021: $61,600) are not required or permitted to make additional contributions to the CPP.
The increase in rate will have a maximum impact (per person) of $333.35 (2021: $268.45) for employee and employer, and a maximum impact of $666.70 (2021: $536.90) for a self-employed individual.
Below is the comparison for the last 4 years:
|
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
|
|
Maximum Pensionable Earnings |
$64,900.00 |
$61,600.00 |
$58,700.00 |
$57,400.00 |
|
Basic Exemption |
3,500.00 |
3,500.00 |
3,500.00 |
3,500.00 |
|
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION |
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|
Maximum employer contribution |
$3,499.80 |
$3,166.45 |
$2,898.00 |
$2,748.90 |
|
Contribution rate |
5.70% |
5.45% |
5.25% |
5.10% |
|
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION |
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|
Maximum employee contribution |
$3,499.80 |
$3,166.45 |
$2,898.00 |
$2,748.90 |
|
Contribution rate |
5.70% |
5.45% |
5.25% |
5.10% |
|
SELF-EMPLOYED CONTRIBUTION |
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|
Maximum self-employed contribution |
$6,999.60 |
$6,332.90 |
$5,796.00 |
$5,497.80 |
|
Contribution rate |
11.40% |
10.90% |
10.50% |
10.20% |
(This posting is for personal educational purposes only. Please consult your tax advisor for your specific situation).