Employment Insurance (EI)

Employment Insurance Premium Rates & Maximums

Use this page to quickly find current and historical Employment Insurance (EI) premium rates, maximum insurable earnings (MIE) and contribution limits for employees and employers in Canada.

Current EI premium rates

For the most recent year, see our detailed breakdown of:

• Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE)

• Employee EI premium rates (outside Quebec)

• Employer EI premium rates

• Maximum annual employee and employer EI contributions

• How EI applies when working multiple jobs

👉 Visit: 2026 Employment Insurance (EI) Maximum Insurable Earnings and Rates for full 2026 EI premium details.

Current and historical rates:

Browse year‑by‑year EI premium rates, maximum insurable earnings and contribution limits:

• 2026 EI Rates

• 2025 & 2024 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2023 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2022 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2020 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2019 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2018 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2017 Employment Insurance Rate

• 2011 to 2016 Employment Insurance Rates

How this EI rates page helps

• Keeps all EI premium rates and maximum insurable earnings in one place for quick reference when processing payroll or calculating employment costs.

• Links directly to detailed annual posts so you can see the exact EI calculations, maximums and year‑over‑year comparisons for each year.

• Provides clarity on how EI applies to employees working multiple jobs and when over‑contributions are refunded.

This page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, please contact your professional advisor.