Employment Insurance Maximum Insurable Earnings 2022

Employment Insurance

The maximum insurable earnings (MIE) is the highest level of income for which employment insurance (EI) premiums are paid. The maximum amount of money that can be paid each week in benefits under the EI programme will be set by it.

There will be an increase in the Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE) for Employment Insurance in 2024. This is up from $61,500 in 2023.

The maximum amount that can be taken into account when someone is applying for EI benefits and how much EI premiums can go. The MIE is updated each year.

People in Quebec are covered by the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), which costs $1.32 for every $100 of insurable income for 2024.

The maximum insurable earnings will rise from $61,500 to $63,200 on January 1, 2024. This implies that an injured worker will have to pay EI premiums on insured wages up to $63,200 in 2024.

Employee EI premiums will be $1.66 per $100 in 2024. In 2024, insured workers will pay a maximum annual EI premium of $1,049.12, up from $1,002.45 in 2023. This premium rate rise, along with the MIE increase, means that insured workers will pay a maximum annual EI premium of $1,049.12 in 2024.

Beginning in January 2024, as a result of the higher MIE, the weekly maximum EI compensation rate will rise above the 2023 level.

Employees who are insured must pay EI payments on all earnings up to the yearly maximum wage of $63,200 for 2024. This implies that a $1.66 deduction will be made for every $100 of pay earned until the annual limit of $63,200 is reached.

For those who work in Quebec, the premium rate will be $1.20. This rate is lower than the rest of Canada's since the Province of Quebec has been collecting premiums from its employees since January 2006 to run its own maternity, parental, and paternity benefits through the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.

Employment Insurance (EI) Premium Rates

For 2021 and 2022, the EI premium rate is set at $1.58 per $100 of insurable wages. As announced by the government on August 20, 2020, three new benefits will replace the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This is to ensure that employees and companies do not face greater expenditures as a result of the pandemic's added expenses. According to the EI Senior Actuary, the rate in 2022 would have been $1.81 if not for these interim provisions.

The maximum insurable earnings (MIE) for 2022 are $60,300, a 7.1 percent increase over the $56,300 MIE for 2021.

EI Basic Exemption

Despite the fact that there is no general exemption for employment insurance, If an employee's insurable earnings are $2,000 or less in any given year, their EI premiums are fully returned.

Maximum Insurable Earnings (MIE) Calculation

The MIE is linked to the yearly percentage rise in the industrial aggregate's average weekly earnings in Canada, as recorded by Statistics Canada. The 2022 percentage increase is computed as follows:

The average of April 30, 2021, for the preceding 12-month period divided by The average of April 30, 2022, for the 12-month period ending

In the next step, this percentage increase is multiplied by last year's MIE figure before rounding, and the result is rounded to the nearest hundred dollar multiple.

EI Break-Even Rate

Previously, the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board (CEIFB), which was dissolved, established EI rates. In 2017, a new rate-setting system went into effect, which sets the EI premium rate yearly at a seven-year break-even rate.

EI for Self-Employed

Self-employed people who join the employment insurance programme pay the same rate as employees. Only exceptional perks are available to them. This is shown in the chart above. Each year, the amount of self-employment income that is needed to qualify for special benefits rises.

EI Premium Reduction Program for Employers

Employers who offer a short-term disability plan to their employees may be able to pay less than the typical 1.4x employee rate.

Written By:
Salman Rundhawa
Salman Rundhawa is the founder of Filing Taxes. Salman provides valuable tax planning, accounting, and income tax preparation services in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and Hamilton.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

April 12, 2025
Reflecting on Tax Season: How an Accountant Can Help You Prepare Better for Next Year

Tax season often comes with a mix of stress, deadlines, and last-minute document gathering. Whether you filed early or raced to the finish line, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan for next year—with the help of a trusted accountant in Toronto. Using tax season as a learning experience can improve your […]

Read More
April 12, 2025
Tax Planning Strategies for Canadian Startups and New Businesses

Smart tax planning can help prevent that nasty shock of owing taxes way more than expected when the tax season hits. Understanding the Canadian Tax Landscape for Startups Canada's tax system can seem tough. It's important to know how it impacts new businesses. It affects everything you do, from choosing your business structure to managing […]

Read More
March 27, 2025
The Impact of the Federal Carbon Tax on Canadian Businesses

The federal carbon tax, officially known as the Fuel Charge under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, is a critical component of Canada’s climate policy. The implementation of the Federal Carbon Tax in Canada has generated significant interest and concern among businesses across the country. Designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, […]

Read More
1 2 3 70
Contact Form Demo

This will close in 0 seconds

phone-handsetchevron-down Call Now linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram