State Tax Comparison
Compare take-home pay across all 50 US states in 2026 and see exactly how state income tax rates impact your salary.
Quick answer: On a $60,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $50,390/year in Florida (no state income tax) versus roughly $46,502/year in California — a gap of about $3,888 per year. Federal income tax and FICA are identical in every state; the difference is state income tax plus, in seven states, a employee-paid disability / paid-leave contribution. Enter your own salary below to rank all states.
State Tax Comparison Results
State Tax Comparison Calculator
Take-Home Pay by State (Ranked Best to Worst)
Best State: Florida
$46,373
Worst State: Oregon
$41,901
Annual Difference
$4,472
| Rank | State | State Tax | Net Annual | Net Monthly | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 2 | Texas ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 3 | Washington ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 4 | Nevada ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 5 | Alaska ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 6 | South Dakota ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 7 | Wyoming ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 8 | New Hampshire ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 9 | Tennessee ★ No Tax | -$0 | $46,373 | $3,864 | 15.69% |
| 10 | North Dakota | -$106 | $46,267 | $3,856 | 15.88% |
| 11 | New Jersey | -$1,104 | $45,142 | $3,762 | 17.92% |
| 12 | Arizona | -$1,375 | $44,998 | $3,750 | 18.19% |
| 13 | New Mexico | -$1,419 | $44,953 | $3,746 | 18.27% |
| 14 | Arkansas | -$1,576 | $44,796 | $3,733 | 18.55% |
| 15 | Indiana | -$1,623 | $44,750 | $3,729 | 18.64% |
| 16 | Louisiana | -$1,650 | $44,723 | $3,727 | 18.69% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | -$1,689 | $44,684 | $3,724 | 18.76% |
| 18 | Ohio | -$1,720 | $44,652 | $3,721 | 18.81% |
| 19 | West Virginia | -$1,740 | $44,633 | $3,719 | 18.85% |
| 20 | Nebraska | -$1,799 | $44,574 | $3,714 | 18.96% |
| 21 | Vermont | -$1,893 | $44,479 | $3,707 | 19.13% |
| 22 | South Carolina | -$1,900 | $44,473 | $3,706 | 19.14% |
| 23 | Kentucky | -$1,925 | $44,448 | $3,704 | 19.19% |
| 24 | Rhode Island | -$1,446 | $44,322 | $3,693 | 19.41% |
| 25 | Iowa | -$2,090 | $44,283 | $3,690 | 19.49% |
| 26 | District of Columbia | -$2,134 | $44,239 | $3,687 | 19.57% |
| 27 | North Carolina | -$2,195 | $44,178 | $3,682 | 19.68% |
| 28 | Mississippi | -$2,200 | $44,173 | $3,681 | 19.69% |
| 29 | Oklahoma | -$2,260 | $44,112 | $3,676 | 19.80% |
| 30 | Wisconsin | -$2,311 | $44,061 | $3,672 | 19.89% |
| 31 | Michigan | -$2,338 | $44,035 | $3,670 | 19.94% |
| 32 | Missouri | -$2,404 | $43,968 | $3,664 | 20.06% |
| 33 | Colorado | -$2,420 | $43,953 | $3,663 | 20.09% |
| 34 | Maine | -$2,419 | $43,953 | $3,663 | 20.09% |
| 35 | Maryland | -$2,439 | $43,934 | $3,661 | 20.12% |
| 36 | Utah | -$2,475 | $43,898 | $3,658 | 20.19% |
| 37 | Delaware | -$2,486 | $43,887 | $3,657 | 20.21% |
| 38 | Alabama | -$2,560 | $43,813 | $3,651 | 20.34% |
| 39 | California | -$1,919 | $43,739 | $3,645 | 20.47% |
| 40 | Virginia | -$2,646 | $43,726 | $3,644 | 20.50% |
| 41 | Montana | -$2,656 | $43,716 | $3,643 | 20.52% |
| 42 | Illinois | -$2,723 | $43,650 | $3,638 | 20.64% |
| 43 | Georgia | -$2,745 | $43,628 | $3,636 | 20.68% |
| 44 | Kansas | -$2,780 | $43,592 | $3,633 | 20.74% |
| 45 | New York | -$2,609 | $43,526 | $3,627 | 20.86% |
| 46 | Idaho | -$2,915 | $43,458 | $3,621 | 20.99% |
| 47 | Connecticut | -$2,725 | $43,373 | $3,614 | 21.14% |
| 48 | Massachusetts | -$2,750 | $43,370 | $3,614 | 21.15% |
| 49 | Minnesota | -$3,257 | $43,115 | $3,593 | 21.61% |
| 50 | Hawaii | -$4,174 | $41,923 | $3,494 | 23.78% |
| 51 | Oregon | -$4,472 | $41,901 | $3,492 | 23.82% |
* Based on 2026 tax brackets. Nine U.S. states have no broad personal income tax; this tool models the states shown with ★ as having none (New Hampshire and Tennessee are not modeled). Federal and FICA taxes are the same across all states. State figures use simplified rate tables — verify with each state's tax agency.
About This Calculator
State income tax is often the second-largest take-home pay hit after federal tax and FICA, and rates vary wildly from 0% in Florida or Texas to 13.3% in California. This tool uses the latest 2026 state tax schedules to show your real take-home in any state you're considering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nine states levy no tax on wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming, plus New Hampshire (which taxes only interest and dividends, not wages). These states let you keep your full gross salary after just federal and FICA taxes — though some add a separate employee-paid disability or paid-leave contribution (see below).
Not tax, legal, or financial advice. PayCalcFig provides general educational information only. The 2026 figures on this page reflect rates and rules published by the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Publication 15 & 15-T), the Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Labor (FLSA Fact Sheet #23), and they can change. Your actual withholding depends on your specific Form W-4, state, and situation. Always verify current rates at IRS.gov or consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions. See our full disclaimer.