New York paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 3.9% to 10.9% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,000 single, $16,050 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $1,000 per dependent |
| Local income taxes | New York City resident; Yonkers resident (16.75% of NY tax); Yonkers non-resident worker (0.5%) |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | NY Disability (SDI) (0.5%); NY Paid Family Leave (0.432%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- NY state rates for 2026 start at 3.9% and reach 10.9%; most middle incomes are taxed at 5.4%–5.9%.
- NYC residents pay an extra 3.078%–3.876%; Yonkers residents pay a 16.75% surcharge on their NY tax.
- NY SDI: 0.5% of wages, capped at $0.60 a week.
- NY Paid Family Leave: 0.432% of wages up to $95,348.76 (maximum $411.91 in 2026).
New York’s supplemental “tax benefit recapture” for incomes over $107,650 is applied when you file and is not modeled in per-paycheck withholding.
New York salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common New York salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,184 | $25,101 | $965.43 |
| $40,000 | $1,767 | $32,553 | $1,252.04 |
| $50,000 | $2,350 | $40,005 | $1,538.65 |
| $60,000 | $2,933 | $47,457 | $1,825.25 |
| $75,000 | $3,808 | $57,784 | $2,222.47 |
| $100,000 | $5,303 | $73,877 | $2,841.43 |
| $125,000 | $6,778 | $89,926 | $3,458.68 |
| $150,000 | $8,253 | $105,538 | $4,059.16 |
New York hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in New York. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $499.91 | $25,995 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $589.33 | $30,645 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $648.95 | $33,745 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $797.98 | $41,495 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $947.02 | $49,245 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,212.98 | $63,075 |
New York vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in New York and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $2,355 | $59,238 | $2,278.37 |
| Vermont | $2,572 | $59,020 | $2,270.01 |
| New Jersey | $3,101 | $58,491 | $2,249.66 |
| Connecticut | $3,750 | $57,843 | $2,224.71 |
| New York | $3,808 | $57,784 | $2,222.47 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is deducted from a paycheck in NY?
For a single NYC resident earning $100,000, roughly $4,860 NY state tax, $3,440 NYC tax, $443 SDI and PFL, plus federal income tax and FICA — about 30% of gross pay in total.
Do I pay NYC tax if I work in Manhattan but live in New Jersey?
No. NYC income tax applies only to residents of the five boroughs. You would still pay New York State nonresident tax on New York wages.
What is the NY PFL deduction for 2026?
Paid Family Leave is 0.432% of each paycheck in 2026, up to an annual maximum of $411.91.
What is the New York income tax rate in 2026?
New York has graduated rates from 3.9% to 10.9%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in New York?
A single filer earning $50,000 in New York takes home about $40,005 a year, or $1,538.65 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,350 in New York taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in New York?
About $73,877 a year ($2,841.43 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 26.1%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in New York?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in New York takes home about $797.98 a week, or $41,495 a year.
How often are the New York rates updated?
We verify federal and New York rates every January and whenever New York changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
- NY Paid Family Leave 2026 rate
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.