Paycheck Calculator by State (2026)
Take-home pay changes a lot from state to state. Pick your state to see a paycheck calculator set up for its 2026 income tax, with examples at common salaries.
By Muhammad AhmadUpdated October 202650 states and DC
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $50,390 a year in a state with no income tax, such as Texas or Florida, and about $45,970 in Oregon. That is a difference of $4,420 a year from state tax alone. Use the table below, or open the main paycheck calculator and choose a state yourself.
Take-home pay on $60,000 by state
| State | State income tax | State tax on $60,000 | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2.5% flat | $1,291 | $49,099 |
| California | 1% to 13.3% | $1,649 | $48,741 |
| Florida | No income tax | $0 | $50,390 |
| Georgia | 5.19% flat | $2,491 | $47,899 |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | $2,825 | $47,565 |
| Indiana | 2.95% flat | $1,741 | $48,650 |
| Massachusetts | 5% to 9% | $2,780 | $47,610 |
| Michigan | 4.25% flat | $2,299 | $48,091 |
| Missouri | 2% to 4.7% | $1,883 | $48,507 |
| New Jersey | 1.4% to 10.75% | $1,768 | $48,622 |
| New York | 3.9% to 10.9% | $2,643 | $47,747 |
| North Carolina | 3.99% flat | $1,885 | $48,505 |
| Ohio | 2.75% flat | $868 | $49,522 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% flat | $1,842 | $48,548 |
| Tennessee | No income tax | $0 | $50,390 |
| Texas | No income tax | $0 | $50,390 |
| Virginia | 2% to 5.75% | $2,636 | $47,754 |
| Washington | No income tax | $0 | $50,390 |
Single filer, 2026 standard deduction, no 401(k) or other deductions. State tax from each state's 2026 brackets, standard deduction and personal exemptions.
States with no income tax on wages
Texas, Florida, Washington, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Alaska, Wyoming.
Questions about paychecks by state
Which states have no income tax on wages?
Texas, Florida, Washington, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Alaska, Wyoming. In these states your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA.
Which state takes the most state income tax from a $60,000 paycheck?
Of all 50 states and DC, Oregon takes the most on a $60,000 single-filer salary in this model, about $4,420 a year. The next highest are Hawaii, Maine, Illinois.
Why does take-home pay differ between states?
Federal income tax and FICA are the same everywhere. The difference comes from state income tax: whether there is one, the rate, and the state deduction or exemption. Local taxes and state payroll programs add to it in some places.
How accurate are these state estimates?
They are good for planning and comparing offers. They use each state's 2026 brackets, standard deduction and personal exemptions for a typical wage earner, and leave out local taxes, state disability or leave contributions and itemized deductions. Your payroll department has the exact figure.