How Rhode Island taxes your paycheck
Rhode Island uses progressive brackets from 3.75% to 5.99%, after a standard deduction of $11,200 (single) / $22,400 (married). Deduction and exemption phase out above ~$260k. Employee TDI deduction applies.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Rhode Island take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Rhode Island tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $883 | $33,437 | $1,286.03 | 16.4% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,633 | $48,757 | $1,875.26 | 18.7% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,383 | $62,727 | $2,412.57 | 21.6% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $2,924.30 | 24% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,523 | $108,268 | $4,164.15 | 27.8% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.