Canada Workers Benefit: 2026 amounts and phase-out
The federal Canada Workers Benefit has separate maximum amounts and income reduction thresholds for single individuals without children and for families.
- Single individual, no children
- 2026 maximum: $1,665; reduction begins at adjusted net income of $27,392.CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts
- Families
- 2026 maximum: $2,869; reduction begins at adjusted family net income of $31,251.CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts
- Disability supplement
- 2026 maximum: $860; reduction begins at $38,495 for single individuals without children and $50,377 for families.CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts
The federal basic benefit
CRA's 2026 federal table lists a maximum basic benefit of $1,665 for single individuals with no children and $2,869 for families. The minimum working income threshold is $3,000. CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts (opens in a new tab).
The basic benefit begins to phase out at adjusted net income of $27,392 for single individuals without children, or adjusted family net income of $31,251 for families. CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts (opens in a new tab).
Supplement and regional differences
The 2026 disability supplement maximum is $860. Its minimum working income threshold is $1,150. Reduction begins at adjusted net income of $38,495 for single individuals without children and adjusted family net income of $50,377 for families. CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts (opens in a new tab).
CRA notes that the amounts may differ where a province or territory has a reconfiguration agreement with the federal government. It identifies Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut as having those agreements. CRA, 2026 indexed tax and benefit amounts (opens in a new tab).
Scope of this explanation
This is general information about Canada, not personal tax or financial advice. It does not determine eligibility or an individual entitlement. The wording is an original explanation of the cited public material; the government does not endorse this website.