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Take-home pay by state: the same $150,000 salary, 51 different paychecks
We ran a $150,000 salary through our 2026 paycheck calculator for every state and Washington, DC. The gap between the best and worst state is $13,599 a year, about $1,133 a month.
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9 states tie or nearly tie at the top because they have no state income tax on wages: Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, Alaska, Washington. Some of them still take a small payroll deduction, such as Washington’s paid leave and long-term care programs.
| Rank | State | Take-home pay | State income tax | Other state and local | Less than #1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | Nevada | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | New Hampshire | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | South Dakota | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | Tennessee | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | Texas | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 1 | Wyoming | $113,791 | $0 | $0 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $113,532 | $0 | $258 | -$259 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $112,125 | $1,666 | $0 | -$1,666 |
| 10 | Washington | $111,706 | $0 | $2,085 | -$2,085 |
| 11 | Arizona | $110,250 | $3,541 | $0 | -$3,541 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $109,677 | $4,114 | $0 | -$4,114 |
| 13 | Iowa | $108,743 | $5,048 | $0 | -$5,048 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $108,523 | $5,268 | $0 | -$5,268 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $108,315 | $5,476 | $0 | -$5,476 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $108,154 | $5,637 | $0 | -$5,637 |
| 17 | Utah | $108,007 | $5,784 | $0 | -$5,784 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $107,846 | $5,945 | $0 | -$5,945 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $107,772 | $6,019 | $0 | -$6,019 |
| 20 | Missouri | $107,678 | $6,113 | $0 | -$6,113 |
| 21 | Michigan | $107,667 | $6,124 | $0 | -$6,124 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $107,586 | $6,204 | $0 | -$6,205 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania incl. 1% local | $107,581 | $4,605 | $1,605 | -$6,210 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $107,496 | $6,295 | $0 | -$6,295 |
| 25 | Ohio incl. 2% local | $107,448 | $3,343 | $3,000 | -$6,343 |
| 26 | Colorado | $107,239 | $5,892 | $660 | -$6,552 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $107,222 | $6,569 | $0 | -$6,569 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $107,168 | $5,523 | $1,100 | -$6,623 |
| 29 | Indiana incl. 1.5% local | $107,146 | $4,396 | $2,250 | -$6,645 |
| 30 | Idaho | $106,949 | $6,842 | $0 | -$6,842 |
| 31 | Montana | $106,677 | $7,114 | $0 | -$7,114 |
| 32 | Georgia | $106,629 | $7,162 | $0 | -$7,162 |
| 33 | Alabama | $106,556 | $7,235 | $0 | -$7,235 |
| 34 | Illinois | $106,511 | $7,280 | $0 | -$7,280 |
| 35 | Kentucky incl. 1.5% local | $106,409 | $5,132 | $2,250 | -$7,382 |
| 36 | Kansas | $106,221 | $7,570 | $0 | -$7,570 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $106,191 | $6,850 | $750 | -$7,600 |
| 38 | Vermont | $106,178 | $7,613 | $0 | -$7,613 |
| 39 | Virginia | $105,980 | $7,811 | $0 | -$7,811 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $105,948 | $7,843 | $0 | -$7,843 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $105,821 | $7,280 | $690 | -$7,970 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $105,604 | $7,367 | $820 | -$8,187 |
| 43 | New York | $105,538 | $7,810 | $443 | -$8,253 |
| 44 | Delaware | $105,232 | $8,559 | $0 | -$8,559 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $104,189 | $8,942 | $660 | -$9,602 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $104,010 | $9,782 | $0 | -$9,781 |
| 47 | Maine | $103,812 | $9,229 | $750 | -$9,979 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $103,473 | $9,928 | $390 | -$10,318 |
| 49 | California | $102,121 | $9,720 | $1,950 | -$11,670 |
| 50 | Maryland incl. 3.2% local | $102,075 | $6,916 | $4,800 | -$11,716 |
| 51 | Oregon | $100,192 | $12,549 | $1,050 | -$13,599 |
How we calculated it
Every figure comes from the same 2026 tax math as our paycheck calculator: a single filer, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), health premiums or other pre-tax deductions. We subtract federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and any state payroll deductions such as paid family leave. Where a state has a local income tax almost everyone pays, we include the same typical rate the calculator prefills (marked "incl. local" above); your county or city may differ.
Your own number will differ if you are married, have children, contribute to a 401(k) or live in a city with its own wage tax. Compare two states for your exact situation.
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Frequently asked questions
Which state has the highest take-home pay on $150,000?
Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming tie at about $113,791 a year, because none of them tax wages or take a state payroll deduction at this salary.
Which state has the lowest take-home pay on $150,000?
Oregon, at about $100,192 a year, $13,599 less than the top state.
Does this include local taxes?
Only where a local income tax is near-universal (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland), using a typical rate. City taxes like New York City’s are not included.