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State income tax rates 2026
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Top rates and the actual state tax on two typical salaries, calculated with each state’s 2026 rules, deductions and exemptions.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $50,000 | Tax on $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Graduated | 5% | $2,069 | $4,102 |
| Alaska | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| California | Graduated | 12.3%+ | $1,623 | $6,211 |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.4% | $1,712 | $4,132 |
| District of Columbia | Graduated | 10.75% | $1,834 | $5,532 |
| Florida | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | Flat | 4.99% | $1,747 | $4,242 |
| Hawaii | Graduated | 11% | $2,025 | $5,796 |
| Illinois | Flat | 4.95% | $2,330 | $4,805 |
| Indiana | Flat | 2.95% | $2,435 | $4,920 |
| Iowa | Flat | 3.8% | $1,248 | $3,148 |
| Kansas | Graduated | 5.58% | $1,990 | $4,780 |
| Kentucky | Flat | 3.5% | $1,632 | $3,382 |
| Louisiana | Flat | 3% | $1,114 | $2,614 |
| Maine | Graduated | 7.15%+ | $1,697 | $5,129 |
| Massachusetts | Flat | 5%+ | $2,410 | $5,140 |
| Michigan | Flat | 4.25% | $1,874 | $3,999 |
| Minnesota | Graduated | 9.85% | $1,877 | $5,277 |
| Mississippi | Flat | 4% | $1,268 | $3,268 |
| Missouri | Graduated | 4.7% | $1,413 | $3,763 |
| Nebraska | Graduated | 4.55% | $1,395 | $3,670 |
| Nevada | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| New Jersey | Graduated | 10.75% | $1,615 | $4,790 |
| New Mexico | Graduated | 5.9% | $1,184 | $3,569 |
| New York | Graduated | 10.9% | $2,103 | $4,861 |
| North Carolina | Flat | 3.99% | $1,486 | $3,481 |
| North Dakota | Graduated | 2.5% | $0 | $669 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated | 4.5% | $1,705 | $3,955 |
| Oregon | Graduated | 9.9% | $3,508 | $7,751 |
| Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| Rhode Island | Graduated | 5.99% | $1,808 | $4,248 |
| South Carolina | Graduated | 5.21% | $999 | $4,244 |
| South Dakota | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Tennessee | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Texas | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia | Graduated | 5.75% | $2,061 | $4,936 |
| Washington | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| West Virginia | Graduated | 4.58% | $1,444 | $3,691 |
| Wisconsin | Graduated | 7.65% | $1,577 | $4,428 |
| Wyoming | None | 0% | $0 | $0 |
Includes mandatory state payroll contributions (disability, family leave) and, for Indiana, Marion County tax. Not yet covered: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Ohio, Utah, Vermont.
Frequently asked questions
Which states have no income tax?
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming do not tax wages.
Which state has the highest income tax?
California, with a top rate of 12.3% plus a 1% Mental Health Services Tax on income above $1 million, followed by Hawaii (11%), New York (10.9% above $25 million) and New Jersey (10.75%).
Which states have a flat income tax?
Among others: Colorado (4.4%), Georgia (4.99% in 2026), Illinois (4.95%), Indiana (2.95%), Iowa (3.8%), Kentucky (3.5%), Louisiana (3%), Michigan (4.25%), North Carolina (3.99%) and Pennsylvania (3.07%).