2026 Paycheck Calculator for All 50 States
Estimate take-home pay using federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and the actual 2026 state individual income-tax brackets.
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All 50 States — 2026 Rates
Actual 2026 individual income-tax structure and top wage-income rate.
2026 State Brackets & Deductions
Single-filer brackets are displayed; the calculator also applies the listed joint standard deduction.
| State | Structure | 2026 Single Brackets | Standard Deduction | Joint Deduction |
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2026 Federal Payroll Rates
Social Security: 6.2% employee rate; 2026 wage base $184,500.
Medicare: 1.45% employee rate; no wage base limit.
Additional Medicare: 0.9% withholding on wages above $200,000 paid by an employer to an employee during the year.
Federal income tax: this calculator uses the 2026 federal standard deductions and brackets for an annualized estimate. Exact employer withholding can differ based on Form W-4 and IRS withholding procedures.
2026 Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Are these real 2026 state tax rates?
Yes. The state rate/bracket dataset is based on the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets table, compiled from state tax statutes, forms and instructions.
Does the top marginal rate apply to my entire salary?
No. Graduated-rate states tax different portions of taxable income at different rates. This calculator uses the bracket structure instead of multiplying the entire salary by the top rate.
Does this include local income tax?
No. Local income taxes can apply in certain jurisdictions and should be added to dedicated state/local calculators.
Does Washington tax wages?
Washington has no broad individual wage income tax in this state-income-tax dataset. Its 2026 entry concerns capital gains, not ordinary wages.