Paycheck Calculator by State (2026)
Pick your state for a take-home pay calculator that uses its real 2026 rate structure, deductions and payroll programs, plus tables at common salaries.
Nine states do not tax wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. The rest use either a flat rate or graduated brackets. The table ranks every state and DC by annual take-home pay for a single filer earning $75,000 with no pre-tax deductions. Click a state for its full page with salary tables, rate details and FAQs.
| State | Income tax type | Top rate (single) | Take-home at $75k | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Graduated | 5% | $58,491 | #35 |
| Alaska | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #1 |
| Arizona | Flat | 2.5% | $60,120 | #12 |
| Arkansas | Graduated | 3.7% | $59,305 | #19 |
| California | Graduated | 13.3% | $57,830 | #46 |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.4% | $58,671 | #32 |
| Connecticut | Graduated | 6.99% | $57,843 | #45 |
| Delaware | Graduated | 6.6% | $57,984 | #44 |
| District of Columbia | Graduated | 10.75% | $58,164 | #41 |
| Florida | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #2 |
| Georgia | Flat | 4.99% | $58,449 | #37 |
| Hawaii | Graduated | 11% | $57,423 | #50 |
| Idaho | Graduated | 5.3% | $58,726 | #30 |
| Illinois | Flat | 4.95% | $58,025 | #43 |
| Indiana | Flat | 2.95% | $59,410 | #15 |
| Iowa | Flat | 3.8% | $59,394 | #17 |
| Kansas | Graduated | 5.58% | $58,207 | #40 |
| Kentucky | Flat | 3.5% | $59,085 | #24 |
| Louisiana | Flat | 3% | $59,729 | #13 |
| Maine | Graduated | 9.15% | $58,208 | #39 |
| Maryland | Graduated | 6.5% | $58,394 | #38 |
| Massachusetts | Graduated | 9% | $57,718 | #48 |
| Michigan | Flat | 4.25% | $58,656 | #33 |
| Minnesota | Graduated | 9.85% | $57,686 | #49 |
| Mississippi | Graduated | 4% | $59,325 | #18 |
| Missouri | Graduated | 4.7% | $59,005 | #27 |
| Montana | Graduated | 5.65% | $58,716 | #31 |
| Nebraska | Graduated | 4.55% | $59,060 | #25 |
| Nevada | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #3 |
| New Hampshire | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #4 |
| New Jersey | Graduated | 10.75% | $58,737 | #29 |
| New Mexico | Graduated | 5.9% | $59,233 | #21 |
| New York | Graduated | 10.9% | $57,784 | #47 |
| North Carolina | Flat | 3.99% | $59,109 | #22 |
| North Dakota | Graduated | 2.5% | $61,411 | #9 |
| Ohio | Graduated | 2.75% | $60,312 | #11 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated | 4.5% | $58,763 | #28 |
| Oregon | Graduated | 9.9% | $55,410 | #51 |
| Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% | $59,290 | #20 |
| Rhode Island | Graduated | 5.99% | $59,397 | #16 |
| South Carolina | Graduated | 5.21% | $59,490 | #14 |
| South Dakota | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #5 |
| Tennessee | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #6 |
| Texas | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #7 |
| Utah | Flat | 4.45% | $58,483 | #36 |
| Vermont | Graduated | 8.75% | $59,103 | #23 |
| Virginia | Graduated | 5.75% | $58,094 | #42 |
| Washington | No wage tax | None | $60,550 | #10 |
| West Virginia | Graduated | 4.58% | $59,047 | #26 |
| Wisconsin | Graduated | 7.65% | $58,649 | #34 |
| Wyoming | No wage tax | None | $61,593 | #8 |
Sources & last updated
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026 tax brackets, standard deduction, credits)
- Social Security Administration: Contribution and benefit base (2026: $184,500)
Tax-year parameters: 2026. Last reviewed: . See the full methodology for how every figure is used.