CPP Rates and maximums

The following table shows the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rates, maximums and exemptions from 2006 to 2014.

CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions
Year Max. Annual Pensionable Earnings Basic Exemption Maximum Contributory Earnings Employee Contribution Rate (%) Max. Annual Employee Contribution Max. Annual Self – Employed Contribution
2016 $54,900 $3,500 $51,400 4.95 $2,544.30 $5,088.60
2015 $53,600 $3,500 $50,100 4.95 $2,479.95 $4,959.90
2014 $52,500 $3,500 $49,000 4.95 $2,425.50 $4,851.00
2013 $51,100 $3,500 $47,600 4.95 $2,356.20 $4,712.40
2012 $50,100 $3,500 $46,600 4.95 $2,306.70 $4,613.40
2011 $48,300 $3,500 $44,800 4.95 $2,217.60 $4,435.20
2010 $47,200 $3,500 $43,700 4.95 $2,163.15 $4,326.30
2009 $46,300 $3,500 $42,800 4.95 $2,118.60 $4,237.20
2008 $44,900 $3,500 $41,400 4.95 $2,049.30 $4,098.60
2007 $43,700 $3,500 $40,200 4.95 $1,989.90 $3,979.80
2006 $42,100 $3,500 $38,600 4.95 $1,910.70 $3,821.40