How Rhode Island taxes your paycheck
Rhode Island has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 3.75% to 5.99% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $11,200 ($22,400 if married filing jointly).
Each taxpayer gets a personal exemption of $5,250, and each dependent $5,250.
State payroll programs
- RI TDI/TCI — 1.1% of the first $100,000.
Rhode Island take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Rhode Island tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $19.54 | $12.69 | $978.73 | $25,447 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $33.97 | $16.92 | $1,269.11 | $32,997 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $48.39 | $21.15 | $1,559.51 | $40,547 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $62.81 | $25.38 | $1,849.88 | $48,097 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $77.24 | $29.62 | $2,126.80 | $55,297 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $84.45 | $31.73 | $2,252.76 | $58,572 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $91.66 | $33.85 | $2,378.71 | $61,846 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $106.08 | $38.08 | $2,630.65 | $68,397 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $121.08 | $42.31 | $2,881.99 | $74,932 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $157.62 | $42.31 | $3,386.61 | $88,052 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $212.43 | $42.31 | $4,121.84 | $107,168 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $303.77 | $42.31 | $5,381.88 | $139,929 |
Rhode Island income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75% | $0 – $82,050 | $0 – $82,050 |
| 4.75% | $82,050 – $186,450 | $82,050 – $186,450 |
| 5.99% | $186,450+ | $186,450+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- RI DLT, 2026 UI and TDI tax rates
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Rhode Island tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Rhode Island paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Rhode Island?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Rhode Island is about $1,849.88 per paycheck, or $48,097 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $62.81 Rhode Island income tax, plus $25.38 RI TDI/TCI withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Rhode Island income tax rate for 2026?
Rhode Island income tax rates for 2026 range from 3.75% to 5.99%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Rhode Island comes to about $1,617.58 every two weeks, or $20.22 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does Rhode Island take from my paycheck?
RI TDI/TCI: 1.1% of the first $100,000. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.