2026 WCB-Alberta Employer Premium Rates Announced

On December 3, 2025, The Workers’ Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB-Alberta) announced 2026 Employer Premium Rates. Unfortunately, the announcement includes Employer Premium Rate increases for all 4 municipal Industry Codes (Villages, Towns, Cities, and Municipal Districts).

This table shows comparative rates from 2025:

For more information, including explanations for how these rates were derived, please see the following resources from WCB-Alberta:

1. 2026 premium rates employer highlight sheet: An overview of the 2026 premium rates.
2. 2026 premium rates by sector and rate group: A breakdown of the 2026 premium rates by sector and rate group.
3. Look up rates from previous years: Rate information from 2021-2025.

proactive steps to improve your premiums

WCB-Alberta has outlined the following steps to positively impact your premium payments:

1. Offer modified work options for injured workers with return-to-work planning.
2. Partner with safety associations, such as AMHSA, to create safer work environments through injury/illness prevention initiatives, training, and education.
3. Join the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program. Being a Certificate of Recognition (COR) holder can reduce your premiums by up to 20%.

Do you have questions on the latest 2026 Employer Premium Rates and/or how AMHSA can support improvement in your health and safety program to reduce your WCB premiums? We’re here to help.

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