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Take-home pay in Rhode Island for 2026: state income tax, state payroll premiums, federal income tax from the 2026 IRS tables, Social Security and Medicare, for salary or hourly pay.
Taxes on a Rhode Island paycheck
Rhode Island taxes wages at 3.75%, 4.75% and 5.99%. Employees also pay 1.1% for Temporary Disability Insurance on the first $100,000 of wages. Your paycheck also has federal income tax, withheld with the 2026 IRS tables and your Form W-4, plus Social Security and Medicare.
How Rhode Island withholding is figured
- Your employer subtracts $1,000 a year for each exemption on Form RI W-4 (none if you earn more than $290,800 a year) and applies one table for all filing statuses: 3.75%, 4.75% above $82,050 a year and 5.99% above $186,450.
- Temporary Disability Insurance is 1.1% of the first $100,000 of wages in 2026, paid by the employee.
Rhode Island payroll deductions in 2026
- Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (1.1% up to $100,000): 1.1% of wages, up to $100,000 of wages a year.
Take-home pay in Rhode Island by salary
Paid every two weeks, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, no pre-tax deductions:
| Salary | Gross per paycheck | Take-home, single | Take-home, married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 | $956.44 | $1,012.50 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $1,246.83 | $1,319.04 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | $1,537.21 | $1,617.12 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | $1,827.60 | $1,912.88 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | $2,230.48 | $2,348.46 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $2,853.77 | $3,068.29 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 | $3,482.08 | $3,795.21 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 | $4,093.62 | $4,456.75 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 | $5,347.67 | $5,749.74 |
Married filing jointly assumes one earner (W-4 Step 2 box not checked).
Hourly pay after taxes in Rhode Island
40 hours a week, paid weekly, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Gross per week | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $495.64 | $25,773 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $646.64 | $33,625 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $797.64 | $41,477 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $948.64 | $49,329 |
Working overtime? Choose "Hourly" in the calculator and add your overtime hours: the 2026 W-4 lets you count the extra half of time-and-a-half as a deduction, which lowers federal withholding.
Sources
- Rhode Island 2026 Withholding Tax Booklet (archived copy; tax.ri.gov blocks automated access)
- R.I. Department of Labor and Training, 2026 UI and TDI quick reference
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
Rhode Island rules checked against these sources on 2026-10-10. See the paycheck calculator for all states, or compare living costs with the cost of living calculator. Estimates of withholding for a regular paycheck, not tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Rhode Island taxes wages at 3.75%, 4.75% and 5.99%. Employees also pay 1.1% for Temporary Disability Insurance on the first $100,000 of wages.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Rhode Island?
About $1,827.60 every two weeks, or $47,517 a year, for a single filer with a standard 2026 W-4 and no other deductions. That is $2,307.69 gross minus $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare, plus $85.10 Rhode Island income tax and $25.38 Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (1.1% up to $100,000).
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Rhode Island?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 of wages) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000), Rhode Island income tax, and Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (1.1% up to $100,000).
