2026 · live calculation
State Income Tax Comparison 2026
Enter your gross salary and filing status to rank every state by estimated state income tax and resulting net pay (federal tax and FICA identical across states).
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Frequently asked questions
Are these effective or marginal rates?
The dollar figures are total state income tax — your effective total. Marginal rates apply only to your last dollar.
Why does a no-tax state still reduce my net?
It does not — differences below are state tax only. Federal tax and FICA are the same in every state.