Rhode Island paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 3.75% to 5.99% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $11,200 single, $22,400 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $5,250 per person |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | RI Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI/TCI) (1.1%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Brackets: 3.75% to $82,050, 4.75% to $186,450, 5.99% above.
- Standard deduction $11,200 single / $22,400 married; $5,250 exemption per person.
- RI TDI/TCI: 1.1% of wages up to $100,000 in 2026 (max $1,100).
- No local income taxes.
Rhode Island salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Rhode Island salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $838 | $25,447 | $978.73 |
| $40,000 | $1,323 | $32,997 | $1,269.11 |
| $50,000 | $1,808 | $40,547 | $1,559.50 |
| $60,000 | $2,293 | $48,097 | $1,849.88 |
| $75,000 | $3,021 | $58,572 | $2,252.76 |
| $100,000 | $4,248 | $74,932 | $2,882.00 |
| $125,000 | $5,436 | $91,268 | $3,510.30 |
| $150,000 | $6,623 | $107,168 | $4,121.84 |
Rhode Island hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Rhode Island. 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 | $506.79 | $26,353 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $597.39 | $31,064 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $657.79 | $34,205 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $808.79 | $42,057 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $959.79 | $49,909 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,229.67 | $63,943 |
Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Rhode Island and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $3,021 | $58,572 | $2,252.76 |
| Connecticut | $3,750 | $57,843 | $2,224.71 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the RI TDI rate for 2026?
1.1% of wages up to the $100,000 taxable wage base, for a maximum of $1,100 a year.
What is Rhode Island’s top income tax rate?
5.99% on taxable income above $186,450.
What is the Rhode Island income tax rate in 2026?
Rhode Island has graduated rates from 3.75% to 5.99%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Rhode Island?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Rhode Island takes home about $40,547 a year, or $1,559.50 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,808 in Rhode Island taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Rhode Island?
About $74,932 a year ($2,882.00 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.1%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $808.79 a week, or $42,057 a year.
How often are the Rhode Island rates updated?
We verify federal and Rhode Island rates every January and whenever Rhode Island changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- RI Division of Taxation
- RI DLT: 2026 TDI rate 1.1%
- 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.