If you know what net income you need, a salary gross-up calculates the pre-tax amount required. Useful for negotiating compensation, reviewing offers, and deciding salary vs dividend strategies for owner-managers.
How it works
Gross × (1 − tax − CPP − EI) = Net. Rearranged: Gross = Net / (1 − total deductions). The calculator uses your marginal rate, which approximates the actual progressive tax slightly high. Actual required gross is typically 1-3% less than this estimate.