State Income Tax Calculator
Estimate how much state income tax you'll owe in any state. Choose your state and income to see the tax, your effective rate and how it compares with the rest of the country.
This is a simplified estimate of California state income tax based on published bracket rates — it does not account for state-specific standard deductions, exemptions, or credits, which vary by state and filing status.
California income tax
How it works
States tax income in one of three ways: no tax on wages, a single flat rate, or progressive brackets where higher slices of income are taxed at higher rates. Your effective rate — total tax divided by income — is usually well below the top bracket rate.
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming don't tax wages. Among states that do, flat-tax states apply one rate to all taxable income, while progressive states such as California and New York have top rates above 10%.
State income tax on $75,000 in every state
State tax only, applied to $75,000 of income with each state's 2026 brackets. Federal tax and local income taxes are not included; state deductions and credits vary.
| # | State | Tax type | Top rate | State tax on $75k | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 2 | Florida | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 3 | Nevada | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 5 | South Dakota | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 6 | Tennessee | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 7 | Texas | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 8 | Washington | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 9 | Wyoming | None | — | $0 | 0.00% |
| 10 | North Dakota | Progressive | 2.50% | $517 | 0.69% |
| 11 | Ohio | Progressive | 2.75% | $1,346 | 1.79% |
| 12 | Arizona | Flat | 2.50% | $1,875 | 2.50% |
| 13 | Indiana | Flat | 2.95% | $2,213 | 2.95% |
| 14 | Louisiana | Flat | 3.00% | $2,250 | 3.00% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% | $2,303 | 3.07% |
| 16 | Kentucky | Flat | 3.50% | $2,625 | 3.50% |
| 17 | New Jersey | Progressive | 10.75% | $2,653 | 3.54% |
| 18 | West Virginia | Progressive | 4.82% | $2,777 | 3.70% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | Progressive | 5.99% | $2,813 | 3.75% |
| 20 | Arkansas | Progressive | 3.90% | $2,838 | 3.78% |
| 21 | Iowa | Flat | 3.80% | $2,850 | 3.80% |
| 22 | North Carolina | Flat | 3.99% | $2,993 | 3.99% |
| 23 | Mississippi | Flat | 4.00% | $3,000 | 4.00% |
| 24 | Nebraska | Progressive | 4.55% | $3,112 | 4.15% |
| 25 | New Mexico | Progressive | 5.90% | $3,133 | 4.18% |
| 26 | Oklahoma | Progressive | 4.50% | $3,160 | 4.21% |
| 27 | Michigan | Flat | 4.25% | $3,188 | 4.25% |
| 28 | Colorado | Flat | 4.40% | $3,300 | 4.40% |
| 29 | Vermont | Progressive | 8.75% | $3,345 | 4.46% |
| 30 | Missouri | Progressive | 4.70% | $3,371 | 4.50% |
| 31 | Wisconsin | Progressive | 7.65% | $3,371 | 4.50% |
| 32 | Connecticut | Progressive | 6.99% | $3,375 | 4.50% |
| 33 | Utah | Flat | 4.50% | $3,375 | 4.50% |
| 34 | California | Progressive | 13.30% | $3,414 | 4.55% |
| 35 | Maryland | Progressive | 6.50% | $3,510 | 4.68% |
| 36 | Alabama | Progressive | 5.00% | $3,710 | 4.95% |
| 37 | Illinois | Flat | 4.95% | $3,713 | 4.95% |
| 38 | Massachusetts | Progressive | 9.00% | $3,750 | 5.00% |
| 39 | Montana | Progressive | 5.65% | $3,786 | 5.05% |
| 40 | South Carolina | Progressive | 6.00% | $3,844 | 5.13% |
| 41 | New York | Progressive | 10.90% | $3,885 | 5.18% |
| 42 | Georgia | Flat | 5.19% | $3,893 | 5.19% |
| 43 | Idaho | Flat | 5.30% | $3,975 | 5.30% |
| 44 | Delaware | Progressive | 6.60% | $3,978 | 5.30% |
| 45 | Virginia | Progressive | 5.75% | $4,055 | 5.41% |
| 46 | Kansas | Progressive | 5.58% | $4,098 | 5.46% |
| 47 | Hawaii | Progressive | 11.00% | $4,591 | 6.12% |
| 48 | Minnesota | Progressive | 9.85% | $4,617 | 6.16% |
| 49 | District of Columbia | Progressive | 10.75% | $4,775 | 6.37% |
| 50 | Maine | Progressive | 7.15% | $4,843 | 6.46% |
| 51 | Oregon | Progressive | 9.90% | $6,244 | 8.32% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a flat and a progressive state income tax?+
A flat tax applies one rate to all taxable income. A progressive tax uses brackets, so each slice of income is taxed at the rate for its bracket and only income above a threshold pays the higher rate.
Which state has the highest income tax?+
California has the highest top marginal rate, but on a typical income the effective rate depends on the brackets. The table shows the state tax on $75,000 for every state.
Does this include federal income tax?+
No — this calculator covers state income tax only. Use the paycheck calculator to see federal, state and FICA taxes together.
Sources: Tax Foundation — 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates