New Brunswick Pay Stub Checker
Decode your New Brunswick pay stub — every deduction in plain English.
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Short answer
A New Brunswick pay stub should show gross pay, CPP contributions, EI premiums, federal income tax, New Brunswick provincial income tax, and net pay. Workers in New Brunswick are entitled to vacation pay and statutory holiday pay under the New Brunswick Employment Standards Act. Rates and entitlements are set provincially and change — always confirm current rules with New Brunswick Employment Standards.
New Brunswick's Employment Standards Act governs what must appear on a pay stub and what workers are owed. Both English and French are official languages in New Brunswick, and you may receive your stub in either language depending on your employer.
This page explains what to look for on a New Brunswick stub without quoting specific current rates. Confirm minimum wage, vacation pay rates, and overtime thresholds at the New Brunswick Employment Standards website.
PayStub IQ Canada is an independent educational resource, not affiliated with New Brunswick Employment Standards.
New Brunswick pay rules at a glance
| Rule | New Brunswick |
|---|---|
| General minimum wage | $15.90 per hour, in force since 1 April 2026.In force since 1 April 2026. Indexed each 1 April to the New Brunswick consumer price index and rounded to the nearest five cents. |
| Overtime starts after | After 44 hours in a work week. Banking hours is not permitted. |
| Overtime rate | 1.5× the MINIMUM wage — $23.85 an hour — not 1.5× your own rate, unless your rate is higher |
| Vacation entitlement | 2 weeks under 8 years of service; 3 weeks after 8 years |
| Vacation pay | 4% of gross wages under 8 years; 6% after 8 years |
| Paid public holidays | 8 paid public holidays |
| Final pay deadline | Wages due on the next regular pay day; anything else on the pay day after that |
Verified 27 August 2026 against New Brunswick Employment Standards. Rates and rules change, and many industries and occupations have their own exemptions or special rules — confirm your own situation at the official source before acting on it.
Check current New Brunswick rules at the official source
What this page helps you check
- Gross pay matches expected earnings for the pay period
- CPP contributions appear and are consistent with earnings
- EI premiums appear and are consistent with earnings
- Federal income tax is withheld based on your TD1 elections
- New Brunswick provincial income tax appears as a separate line item
- Vacation pay is paid out each period or tracked as an accruing balance
- Stat holiday pay is reflected where a holiday fell in the period
- YTD totals are present and carry forward correctly
New Brunswick Employment Standards Act pay stub requirements
New Brunswick employers must provide a pay statement each pay period. It should show the pay period, wage rate, hours worked, gross wages, all deductions with reasons, and net wages. Missing elements should be queried with your employer.
CPP, EI, and income tax in New Brunswick
New Brunswick employees contribute to the federal CPP and EI programs. New Brunswick levies its own provincial income tax, with federal and NB provincial tax appearing as separate lines on your stub. A New Brunswick provincial TD1 form sets your provincial withholding.
Vacation pay in New Brunswick
The Employment Standards Act sets minimum vacation pay rates based on length of service. Current rates are published by New Brunswick Employment Standards. Your stub should reflect vacation pay either as a periodic payment or an accrued balance.
Stat holidays and overtime in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has provincial general holidays with eligibility and pay rules in the Employment Standards Act. Overtime is calculated on a weekly basis, with thresholds set in the Act. Confirm current figures at New Brunswick Employment Standards.
Common red flags worth checking
These do not automatically mean there is an error. They are simply lines worth a closer look, or worth asking payroll to explain.
NB provincial income tax missing
Both federal and New Brunswick provincial income tax should appear as separate line items. If only federal tax is shown, check with payroll.
Vacation pay not reflected
New Brunswick workers are entitled to vacation pay. If it is absent and you have no record of how it is being tracked, raise this with your employer.
Net pay arithmetic does not match
Sum all deductions and subtract from gross pay. A discrepancy suggests an unlisted deduction or calculation error.
Stat holiday pay absent
If a New Brunswick general holiday fell in the pay period and you are eligible, stat pay should appear.
YTD totals appear incorrect
Year-to-date figures should only reset at calendar year start. Unexpected changes mid-year warrant investigation.
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What to ask payroll or HR
Calm, specific questions get clearer answers. You can copy any of these, or build a full message with the Payroll Message Generator.
- “How is my vacation pay calculated and when is it paid out?”
- “Was general holiday pay included for the holiday in this period?”
- “What is the split between federal and New Brunswick provincial income tax?”
- “Can I get a year-to-date summary of all deductions and earnings?”
- “Were my overtime hours for this period fully captured?”
Frequently asked questions
Does my New Brunswick employer have to provide a pay stub?
Yes. New Brunswick's Employment Standards Act requires a pay statement each pay period.
How do I verify my vacation pay rate in New Brunswick?
Check the current rate at New Brunswick Employment Standards and compare it to your stub.
Is my New Brunswick pay stub available in French?
New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province. Your employer may provide stubs in English, French, or both. Ask your employer if you have a language preference.
What should I do if I think my NB stub is wrong?
Start with your employer's payroll team. If unresolved, contact New Brunswick Employment Standards.
Are all New Brunswick workers covered by the Employment Standards Act?
Most are, but federally regulated workers fall under the Canada Labour Code.
Does New Brunswick have its own minimum wage?
Yes. New Brunswick sets its own minimum wage, updated periodically. Check the current rate at New Brunswick Employment Standards.
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Helpful guidance, not advice
PayStub IQ Canada provides educational payroll explanations based on the information visible in your document. It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, payroll, CRA, Revenu Québec, or employment standards advice. For official decisions or corrections, contact your employer, payroll department, CRA, Revenu Québec, your provincial or territorial employment standards office, or a qualified professional.