Rhode Island paycheck calculator
Rhode Island has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 3.75% up to a top rate of 5.99%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Rhode Island has about $84.45 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,252.76 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Rhode Island · 2026Take-home pay $1,849.88 per paycheck, $48,096.92 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Rhode Island income tax | −62.81 | −1,633.06 |
| RI TDI | −25.38 | −659.88 |
| Take-home pay | 1,849.88 | 48,096.92 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Rhode Island paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 3.75% to a top rate of 5.99% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 – $186,450 | 4.75% |
| $186,450 and up | 5.99% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $16,450
- Married filing jointly
- $32,900
- Head of household
- $22,050
- Each dependent: a further $5,250 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Rhode Island cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Rhode Island TDI: 1.1% of the first $100,000 of wages in 2026.
Take-home pay in Rhode Island, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $33.97 | $1,269.11 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $84.45 | $2,252.76 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $212.43 | $4,100.69 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.21% of a $40,000 salary, 2.93% of a $75,000 salary, 3.68% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Rhode Island paycheck FAQ
Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Yes. Rhode Island has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 3.75% up to a top rate of 5.99%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $16,450 (single), $32,900 (married filing jointly), $22,050 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Rhode Island?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $62.81 to Rhode Island income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,849.88.
What deductions and exemptions does Rhode Island allow?
Rhode Island withholding allows $16,450 for single; $32,900 for married filing jointly; $22,050 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $5,250.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Rhode Island TDI: 1.1% of the first $100,000 of wages in 2026.