Canada workers benefit (CWB) – How much you can expect to receive

How much you can expect to receive

The amount you can expect to receive for the Canada workers benefit (CWB) depends on your income and your province or territory of residence. 

The maximum basic amount is:

• $1,428 for single individuals
  The amount is gradually reduced if your adjusted net income is more than $23,495. No basic amount is paid if your adjusted net income is more than $33,015.
• $2,461 for families 
  The amount is gradually reduced if your adjusted family net income is more than $26,805. No basic amount is paid if your adjusted family net income is more than $43,212.

The maximum basic CWB amount will vary for residents of Quebec, Nunavut and Alberta.

The maximum amount for the disability supplement is:

• $737 for single individuals
  The CWB disability supplement is gradually reduced if your adjusted net income is more than $33,018. No disability supplement is paid if your adjusted net income is more than $37,932.
• $737 for families
  The CWB disability supplement is gradually reduced if your adjusted family net income is more than $43,210. No disability supplement is paid if one spouse is eligible for the disability tax credit and your adjusted family net income is more than $48,124, or if both spouses are eligible for the disability tax credit and your adjusted family net income is more than $53,037.

The maximum amount for the disability supplement will vary for residents of Quebec and Nunavut.

How the Canada Revenue Agency calculates your payment amount

The Canada Revenue Agency uses all the following information to calculate your CWB:

• marital status - eligible spouse
• province or territory of residence
• earned working income
• adjusted family net income
• eligible dependant
• eligibility for the disability tax credit