See What a $100K Salary Looks Like After Taxes in Your State
Budgeting your take-home pay is now more important than ever.
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America is in the midst of an economic crisis triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, this is likely to bring financial hardship to many Americans, as data indicates that most have insufficient emergency funds. In a recent GOBankingRates survey, nearly half of those polled claimed to have less than one month of emergency savings tucked away, and fewer than 19% have more than six months of savings. At times like these, it’s more important than ever to focus on just how much income you take home from your paycheck so you can budget appropriately going forward.
To that end, GOBankingRates analyzed the tax burden on a hypothetical $100,000 salary to find how much take-home pay varied by state. Data was analyzed for both single and married filers. Seven states have a tax burden as low as 16.28% for married filers: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. The tax burden is highest for single filers in Oregon, coming in at 30.39% for single filers earning $100,000.
One good way to use this data during the current financial crisis is to divide your anticipated take-home pay into a usable budget. Most advisers suggest some variation of a 50/30/20 budget, in which 50% of your income goes to necessities, 30% is for discretionary items and 20% is for savings. In uncertain economic times, you can try to whittle down the 30% category and shift more toward your savings. You may also be able to negotiate the payments on some of your bills in the “necessity” category as well. For example, some credit card issuers may be willing to allow you to defer payments or interest for a month or more during the current crisis.
More than anything, times of economic stress further emphasize the ongoing need for an emergency fund. After this crisis passes, which it surely will, take the opportunity during the subsequent economic recovery to tuck away more money than you’re used to for savings. In the meantime, divert any extra income you may have toward your emergency fund. This may include the economic stimulus checks recently approved by Congress for direct payout to Americans. Focus on your take-home pay, which will vary based on your state of residence, when figuring out your budget throughout the current crisis and beyond.
Last updated: April 6, 2020
Alabama
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,094
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,042.08
- Take home pay: $72,906
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,959
- Tax burden: 19.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $767.65
- Take home pay: $80,041
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Alaska
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
Arizona
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,768
- Tax burden: 25.77%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $991.08
- Take home pay: $74,232
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,393
- Tax burden: 18.39%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $707.42
- Take home pay: $81,607
Arkansas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,749
- Tax burden: 27.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,067.27
- Take home pay: $72,251
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,484
- Tax burden: 20.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $787.85
- Take home pay: $79,516
California
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,069
- Tax burden: 28.07%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,079.58
- Take home pay: $71,931
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,461
- Tax burden: 18.46%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $710.04
- Take home pay: $81,539
Colorado
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,810
- Tax burden: 26.81%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,031.15
- Take home pay: $73,190
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,761
- Tax burden: 19.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $760.04
- Take home pay: $80,239
Connecticut
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,122
- Tax burden: 27.12%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.15
- Take home pay: $72,878
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,639
- Tax burden: 19.64%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $755.35
- Take home pay: $80,361
Delaware
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,519
- Tax burden: 27.52%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,058.42
- Take home pay: $72,481
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,226
- Tax burden: 20.23%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $777.92
- Take home pay: $79,774
Florida
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
Georgia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,619
- Tax burden: 27.62%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,062.27
- Take home pay: $72,381
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,368
- Tax burden: 20.37%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $783.38
- Take home pay: $79,632
Hawaii
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $29,235
- Tax burden: 29.24%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,124.42
- Take home pay: $70,765
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $21,063
- Tax burden: 21.06%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $810.12
- Take home pay: $78,937
Idaho
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,559
- Tax burden: 28.56%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,098.42
- Take home pay: $71,441
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,959
- Tax burden: 20.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $806.12
- Take home pay: $79,041
Illinois
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,090
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,041.92
- Take home pay: $72,910
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,001
- Tax burden: 20.00%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $769.27
- Take home pay: $79,999
Indiana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,583
- Tax burden: 25.58%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $983.96
- Take home pay: $74,417
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,708
- Tax burden: 18.71%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $719.54
- Take home pay: $81,292
Iowa
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,261
- Tax burden: 28.26%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,086.96
- Take home pay: $71,739
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,728
- Tax burden: 20.73%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $797.23
- Take home pay: $79,272
Kansas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,290
- Tax burden: 27.29%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,049.62
- Take home pay: $72,710
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,650
- Tax burden: 19.65%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $755.77
- Take home pay: $80,350
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Kentucky
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
Louisiana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,760
- Tax burden: 26.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,029.23
- Take home pay: $73,240
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,787
- Tax burden: 18.79%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $722.58
- Take home pay: $81,213
Maine
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,596
- Tax burden: 28.60%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,099.85
- Take home pay: $71,404
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,933
- Tax burden: 20.93%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $805.12
- Take home pay: $79,067
Maryland
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,863
- Tax burden: 26.86%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,033.19
- Take home pay: $73,137
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,799
- Tax burden: 19.80%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $761.50
- Take home pay: $80,201
Massachusetts
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
Michigan
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,477
- Tax burden: 26.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,018.35
- Take home pay: $73,523
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,475
- Tax burden: 19.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $749.04
- Take home pay: $80,525
Minnesota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,320
- Tax burden: 28.32%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,089.23
- Take home pay: $71,680
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,821
- Tax burden: 20.82%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $800.81
- Take home pay: $79,179
Mississippi
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,954
- Tax burden: 26.95%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,036.69
- Take home pay: $73,046
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,859
- Tax burden: 19.86%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $763.81
- Take home pay: $80,141
Missouri
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,302
- Tax burden: 27.30%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,050.08
- Take home pay: $72,698
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,157
- Tax burden: 20.16%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $775.27
- Take home pay: $79,843
Montana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,212
- Tax burden: 28.21%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,085.08
- Take home pay: $71,788
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,881
- Tax burden: 20.88%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $803.12
- Take home pay: $79,119
Nebraska
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,835
- Tax burden: 27.84%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,070.58
- Take home pay: $72,165
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,600
- Tax burden: 19.60%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $753.85
- Take home pay: $80,400
Nevada
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
New Hampshire
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
New Jersey
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,210
- Tax burden: 26.21%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,008.08
- Take home pay: $73,790
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,756
- Tax burden: 17.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $682.92
- Take home pay: $82,244
New Mexico
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,767
- Tax burden: 26.77%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,029.50
- Take home pay: $73,233
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,556
- Tax burden: 19.56%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $752.15
- Take home pay: $80,444
New York
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,926
- Tax burden: 27.93%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,074.08
- Take home pay: $72,074
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,333
- Tax burden: 20.33%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $782.04
- Take home pay: $79,667
North Carolina
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,353
- Tax burden: 27.35%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,052.04
- Take home pay: $72,647
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,227
- Tax burden: 20.23%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $777.96
- Take home pay: $79,773
North Dakota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $24,170
- Tax burden: 24.17%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $929.62
- Take home pay: $75,830
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,194
- Tax burden: 17.19%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $661.31
- Take home pay: $82,806
Ohio
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $24,846
- Tax burden: 24.85%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $955.62
- Take home pay: $75,154
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,955
- Tax burden: 17.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $690.58
- Take home pay: $82,045
Oklahoma
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,946
- Tax burden: 26.95%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,036.38
- Take home pay: $73,054
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,684
- Tax burden: 19.68%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $757.08
- Take home pay: $80,316
Oregon
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $30,389
- Tax burden: 30.39%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,168.81
- Take home pay: $69,611
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $22,549
- Tax burden: 22.55%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $867.27
- Take home pay: $77,451
Pennsylvania
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,443
- Tax burden: 25.44%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $978.58
- Take home pay: $74,557
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,588
- Tax burden: 18.59%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $714.92
- Take home pay: $81,412
Rhode Island
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,263
- Tax burden: 26.26%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,010.12
- Take home pay: $73,737
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,199
- Tax burden: 19.20%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $738.42
- Take home pay: $80,801
South Carolina
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,363
- Tax burden: 28.36%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,090.88
- Take home pay: $71,637
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $21,020
- Tax burden: 21.02%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $808.46
- Take home pay: $78,980
South Dakota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: $22,754
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
Tennessee
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $23,630
- Tax burden: 23.63%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $908.85
- Take home pay: $76,370
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,031
- Tax burden: 17.03%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $655.04
- Take home pay: $82,969
Texas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
Utah
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,090
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,041.92
- Take home pay: $72,910
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,001
- Tax burden: 20.00%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $769.27
- Take home pay: $79,999
Vermont
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,249
- Tax burden: 27.25%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,048.04
- Take home pay: $72,751
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,092
- Tax burden: 19.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $734.31
- Take home pay: $80,908
Virginia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,534
- Tax burden: 27.53%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,059.00
- Take home pay: $72,466
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,346
- Tax burden: 20.35%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $782.54
- Take home pay: $79,654
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Washington
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
West Virginia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,323
- Tax burden: 27.32%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,050.88
- Take home pay: $72,677
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,042
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.85
- Take home pay: $79,958
Wisconsin
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,848
- Tax burden: 27.85%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,071.08
- Take home pay: $72,152
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,463
- Tax burden: 20.46%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $787.04
- Take home pay: $79,537
Wyoming
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
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Methodology: GOBankingRates, in order to find what a $100,000 salary looks like in every state, sourced both the federal and state tax brackets from the Tax Foundation’s 2020 data. GOBankingRates used an in-house income tax calculator to find both the effective and marginal tax rate on income of $100,000 in every state. GOBankingRates also found the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, with its rate sourced from ADP. These calculations were done for a person filing their taxes as a single person and for a married couple filing jointly. GOBankingRates found the total income taxes paid, total tax burden, total take home pay, total gross biweekly paycheck, the after income tax biweekly paycheck for each state and the total amount taken out of each biweekly paycheck due to taxes. All data was collected and up to date as of March 10, 2020.
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America is in the midst of an economic crisis triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, this is likely to bring financial hardship to many Americans, as data indicates that most have insufficient emergency funds. In a recent GOBankingRates survey, nearly half of those polled claimed to have less than one month of emergency savings tucked away, and fewer than 19% have more than six months of savings. At times like these, it’s more important than ever to focus on just how much income you take home from your paycheck so you can budget appropriately going forward.
To that end, GOBankingRates analyzed the tax burden on a hypothetical $100,000 salary to find how much take-home pay varied by state. Data was analyzed for both single and married filers. Seven states have a tax burden as low as 16.28% for married filers: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. The tax burden is highest for single filers in Oregon, coming in at 30.39% for single filers earning $100,000.
One good way to use this data during the current financial crisis is to divide your anticipated take-home pay into a usable budget. Most advisers suggest some variation of a 50/30/20 budget, in which 50% of your income goes to necessities, 30% is for discretionary items and 20% is for savings. In uncertain economic times, you can try to whittle down the 30% category and shift more toward your savings. You may also be able to negotiate the payments on some of your bills in the “necessity” category as well. For example, some credit card issuers may be willing to allow you to defer payments or interest for a month or more during the current crisis.
More than anything, times of economic stress further emphasize the ongoing need for an emergency fund. After this crisis passes, which it surely will, take the opportunity during the subsequent economic recovery to tuck away more money than you’re used to for savings. In the meantime, divert any extra income you may have toward your emergency fund. This may include the economic stimulus checks recently approved by Congress for direct payout to Americans. Focus on your take-home pay, which will vary based on your state of residence, when figuring out your budget throughout the current crisis and beyond.
Last updated: April 6, 2020
1. Alabama
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,094
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,042.08
- Take home pay: $72,906
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,959
- Tax burden: 19.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $767.65
- Take home pay: $80,041
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2. Alaska
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
3. Arizona
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,768
- Tax burden: 25.77%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $991.08
- Take home pay: $74,232
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,393
- Tax burden: 18.39%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $707.42
- Take home pay: $81,607
4. Arkansas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,749
- Tax burden: 27.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,067.27
- Take home pay: $72,251
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,484
- Tax burden: 20.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $787.85
- Take home pay: $79,516
5. California
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,069
- Tax burden: 28.07%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,079.58
- Take home pay: $71,931
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,461
- Tax burden: 18.46%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $710.04
- Take home pay: $81,539
6. Colorado
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,810
- Tax burden: 26.81%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,031.15
- Take home pay: $73,190
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,761
- Tax burden: 19.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $760.04
- Take home pay: $80,239
7. Connecticut
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,122
- Tax burden: 27.12%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.15
- Take home pay: $72,878
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,639
- Tax burden: 19.64%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $755.35
- Take home pay: $80,361
8. Delaware
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,519
- Tax burden: 27.52%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,058.42
- Take home pay: $72,481
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,226
- Tax burden: 20.23%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $777.92
- Take home pay: $79,774
9. Florida
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
10. Georgia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,619
- Tax burden: 27.62%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,062.27
- Take home pay: $72,381
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,368
- Tax burden: 20.37%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $783.38
- Take home pay: $79,632
11. Hawaii
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $29,235
- Tax burden: 29.24%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,124.42
- Take home pay: $70,765
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $21,063
- Tax burden: 21.06%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $810.12
- Take home pay: $78,937
12. Idaho
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,559
- Tax burden: 28.56%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,098.42
- Take home pay: $71,441
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,959
- Tax burden: 20.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $806.12
- Take home pay: $79,041
13. Illinois
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,090
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,041.92
- Take home pay: $72,910
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,001
- Tax burden: 20.00%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $769.27
- Take home pay: $79,999
14. Indiana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,583
- Tax burden: 25.58%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $983.96
- Take home pay: $74,417
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,708
- Tax burden: 18.71%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $719.54
- Take home pay: $81,292
15. Iowa
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,261
- Tax burden: 28.26%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,086.96
- Take home pay: $71,739
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,728
- Tax burden: 20.73%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $797.23
- Take home pay: $79,272
16. Kansas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,290
- Tax burden: 27.29%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,049.62
- Take home pay: $72,710
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,650
- Tax burden: 19.65%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $755.77
- Take home pay: $80,350
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17. Kentucky
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
18. Louisiana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,760
- Tax burden: 26.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,029.23
- Take home pay: $73,240
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,787
- Tax burden: 18.79%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $722.58
- Take home pay: $81,213
19. Maine
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,596
- Tax burden: 28.60%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,099.85
- Take home pay: $71,404
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,933
- Tax burden: 20.93%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $805.12
- Take home pay: $79,067
20. Maryland
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,863
- Tax burden: 26.86%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,033.19
- Take home pay: $73,137
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,799
- Tax burden: 19.80%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $761.50
- Take home pay: $80,201
21. Massachusetts
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
22. Michigan
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,477
- Tax burden: 26.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,018.35
- Take home pay: $73,523
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,475
- Tax burden: 19.48%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $749.04
- Take home pay: $80,525
23. Minnesota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,320
- Tax burden: 28.32%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,089.23
- Take home pay: $71,680
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,821
- Tax burden: 20.82%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $800.81
- Take home pay: $79,179
24. Mississippi
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,954
- Tax burden: 26.95%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,036.69
- Take home pay: $73,046
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,859
- Tax burden: 19.86%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $763.81
- Take home pay: $80,141
25. Missouri
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,302
- Tax burden: 27.30%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,050.08
- Take home pay: $72,698
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,157
- Tax burden: 20.16%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $775.27
- Take home pay: $79,843
26. Montana
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,212
- Tax burden: 28.21%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,085.08
- Take home pay: $71,788
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,881
- Tax burden: 20.88%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $803.12
- Take home pay: $79,119
27. Nebraska
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,835
- Tax burden: 27.84%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,070.58
- Take home pay: $72,165
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,600
- Tax burden: 19.60%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $753.85
- Take home pay: $80,400
28. Nevada
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
29. New Hampshire
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,134
- Tax burden: 27.13%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,043.62
- Take home pay: $72,866
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,039
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.73
- Take home pay: $79,961
30. New Jersey
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,210
- Tax burden: 26.21%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,008.08
- Take home pay: $73,790
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,756
- Tax burden: 17.76%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $682.92
- Take home pay: $82,244
31. New Mexico
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,767
- Tax burden: 26.77%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,029.50
- Take home pay: $73,233
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,556
- Tax burden: 19.56%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $752.15
- Take home pay: $80,444
32. New York
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,926
- Tax burden: 27.93%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,074.08
- Take home pay: $72,074
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,333
- Tax burden: 20.33%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $782.04
- Take home pay: $79,667
33. North Carolina
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,353
- Tax burden: 27.35%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,052.04
- Take home pay: $72,647
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,227
- Tax burden: 20.23%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $777.96
- Take home pay: $79,773
34. North Dakota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $24,170
- Tax burden: 24.17%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $929.62
- Take home pay: $75,830
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,194
- Tax burden: 17.19%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $661.31
- Take home pay: $82,806
35. Ohio
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $24,846
- Tax burden: 24.85%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $955.62
- Take home pay: $75,154
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,955
- Tax burden: 17.96%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $690.58
- Take home pay: $82,045
36. Oklahoma
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,946
- Tax burden: 26.95%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,036.38
- Take home pay: $73,054
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,684
- Tax burden: 19.68%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $757.08
- Take home pay: $80,316
37. Oregon
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $30,389
- Tax burden: 30.39%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,168.81
- Take home pay: $69,611
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $22,549
- Tax burden: 22.55%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $867.27
- Take home pay: $77,451
38. Pennsylvania
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $25,443
- Tax burden: 25.44%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $978.58
- Take home pay: $74,557
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $18,588
- Tax burden: 18.59%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $714.92
- Take home pay: $81,412
39. Rhode Island
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $26,263
- Tax burden: 26.26%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,010.12
- Take home pay: $73,737
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,199
- Tax burden: 19.20%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $738.42
- Take home pay: $80,801
40. South Carolina
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $28,363
- Tax burden: 28.36%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,090.88
- Take home pay: $71,637
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $21,020
- Tax burden: 21.02%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $808.46
- Take home pay: $78,980
41. South Dakota
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: $22,754
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
42. Tennessee
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $23,630
- Tax burden: 23.63%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $908.85
- Take home pay: $76,370
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $17,031
- Tax burden: 17.03%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $655.04
- Take home pay: $82,969
43. Texas
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
44. Utah
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,090
- Tax burden: 27.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,041.92
- Take home pay: $72,910
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,001
- Tax burden: 20.00%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $769.27
- Take home pay: $79,999
45. Vermont
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,249
- Tax burden: 27.25%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,048.04
- Take home pay: $72,751
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $19,092
- Tax burden: 19.09%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $734.31
- Take home pay: $80,908
46. Virginia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,534
- Tax burden: 27.53%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,059.00
- Take home pay: $72,466
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,346
- Tax burden: 20.35%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $782.54
- Take home pay: $79,654
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47. Washington
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
48. West Virginia
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,323
- Tax burden: 27.32%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,050.88
- Take home pay: $72,677
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,042
- Tax burden: 20.04%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $770.85
- Take home pay: $79,958
49. Wisconsin
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $27,848
- Tax burden: 27.85%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $1,071.08
- Take home pay: $72,152
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $20,463
- Tax burden: 20.46%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $787.04
- Take home pay: $79,537
50. Wyoming
Single filing
- Total income taxes paid: $22,754
- Tax burden: 22.75%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $875.15
- Take home pay: $77,246
Married filing jointly
- Total income taxes paid: $16,279
- Tax burden: 16.28%
- Amount taken out of a bi-weekly paycheck: $626.12
- Take home pay: $83,721
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Methodology: GOBankingRates, in order to find what a $100,000 salary looks like in every state, sourced both the federal and state tax brackets from the Tax Foundation’s 2020 data. GOBankingRates used an in-house income tax calculator to find both the effective and marginal tax rate on income of $100,000 in every state. GOBankingRates also found the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, with its rate sourced from ADP. These calculations were done for a person filing their taxes as a single person and for a married couple filing jointly. GOBankingRates found the total income taxes paid, total tax burden, total take home pay, total gross biweekly paycheck, the after income tax biweekly paycheck for each state and the total amount taken out of each biweekly paycheck due to taxes. All data was collected and up to date as of March 10, 2020.
About the Author
John Csiszar
After earning a B.A. in English with a Specialization in Business from UCLA, John Csiszar worked in the financial services industry as a registered representative for 18 years. Along the way, Csiszar earned both Certified Financial Planner and Registered Investment Adviser designations, in addition to being licensed as a life agent, while working for both a major Wall Street wirehouse and for his own investment advisory firm. During his time as an advisor, Csiszar managed over $100 million in client assets while providing individualized investment plans for hundreds of clients.
