See exactly how much you take home in every state. State income taxes vary from 0% to 13.3% — find out what that means for your paycheck.
| State | Tax Type | Rate | $75k Take-Home* | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤠 Texas | No income tax | 0% | ~$55,800 | Calculate |
| 🌴 Florida | No income tax | 0% | ~$55,800 | Calculate |
| 🎰 Nevada | No income tax | 0% | ~$55,800 | Calculate |
| 🌲 Washington | No income tax | 0% | ~$55,800 | Calculate |
| 🏙️ Illinois | Flat tax | 4.95% | ~$52,400 | Calculate |
| 🍑 Georgia | Flat tax | 4.99% | ~$52,300 | Calculate |
| 🌵 Arizona | Flat tax | 2.5% | ~$54,400 | Calculate |
| ⛰️ Colorado | Flat tax | 4.4% | ~$53,200 | Calculate |
| 🗽 New York | Progressive | 4%–10.9% | ~$51,200 | Calculate |
| 🌊 California | Progressive | 1%–13.3% | ~$50,500 | Calculate |
*Approximate annual take-home for single filer, $75,000 salary, standard deduction only. Use the calculator for your exact numbers.
Nine states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire (investment income only), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Residents of these states only pay federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
California has the highest top marginal rate at 13.3% for income over $1 million. For most workers, California's effective rate is 6–9%. New York follows at up to 10.9%, plus city residents pay an additional NYC local tax of up to 3.876%.
On a $75,000 salary, a Texas resident takes home roughly $5,300 more per year than a California resident. On $100,000, the difference grows to about $7,000–$8,000. Use the calculators above to see the exact difference for your income.
Sometimes. Texas and Florida have higher property taxes and sales taxes than California or New York. Nevada has no property tax surcharge but has sales tax around 6.85–8.38%. For most salaried workers, however, the paycheck difference still favors no-tax states significantly.
Yes. The One Big Beautiful Bill's overtime exemption only applies to federal income tax. All states — including California and New York — still tax overtime pay at the normal state rate. Our Overtime Tax Calculator shows both federal savings and state taxes together.
Generally you pay taxes to the state where you work, not where you live — unless your home state has a reciprocity agreement with your work state. Some states like New York have strict "convenience of the employer" rules that tax remote workers. Check with a tax professional if you work across state lines.