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Rhode Island Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Rhode Island after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,849.88
$48,097 a year · 19.84% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction.
Rhode Island paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Rhode Island income tax | −$62.81 | −$1,633.13 |
| Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) | −$25.38 | −$660.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,849.88 | $48,096.87 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Rhode Island taxes your paycheck
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 – $186,450 | 4.75% |
| Over $186,450 | 5.99% |
- Standard deduction (single): $11,200
- Personal exemption: $5,250
State payroll contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) | 1.1% | First $100,000 of wages |
Federal taxes on a Rhode Island paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Rhode Island, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Rhode Island takes 3.8%. You keep 80.2%.
Rhode Island take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,447 | $2,121 | 15.18% |
| $40,000 | $32,997 | $2,750 | 17.51% |
| $50,000 | $40,547 | $3,379 | 18.91% |
| $60,000 | $48,097 | $4,008 | 19.84% |
| $75,000 | $58,572 | $4,881 | 21.9% |
| $100,000 | $74,932 | $6,244 | 25.07% |
| $150,000 | $107,168 | $8,931 | 28.55% |
| $200,000 | $139,929 | $11,661 | 30.04% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Rhode Island
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $26,353 | $12.67 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $31,064 | $14.93 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $34,205 | $16.44 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $42,057 | $20.22 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $49,909 | $23.99 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $63,943 | $30.74 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $77,556 | $37.29 |
$60,000 in Rhode Island by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $924.94 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,849.88 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,004.04 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,008.07 |
What a raise is worth in Rhode Island
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $755 | $245 |
| $60,000 | $755 | $245 |
| $100,000 | $656 | $344 |
| $150,000 | $636 | $364 |
How Rhode Island ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Rhode Island ranks 35th of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $48,097 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $2,293 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, Connecticut leaves the most ($47,773) and Massachusetts the least ($47,434). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $48,097 | — |
| Connecticut | $47,773 | −$324 |
| Massachusetts | $47,434 | −$663 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Rhode Island?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Rhode Island takes home about $48,097 a year in 2026, or $4,008.07 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,633 of Rhode Island income tax.
Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Yes. Rhode Island taxes wages at rates from 3.75% to 5.99%.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Rhode Island?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), Rhode Island income tax and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI).
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Rhode Island keeps about $34,205 of it in 2026: $1,315.57 every two weeks, or $16.44 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Rhode Island?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Rhode Island about $74,932 a year in 2026, or $6,244 a month. Total taxes come to 25.07% of pay.
Is Rhode Island a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Rhode Island ranks 35th out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $2,293 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $2,105 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Rhode Island?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $755 to your take-home pay in Rhode Island. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Rhode Island income tax.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Rhode Island tax agency, 2026 figures
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), 2026 rate
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
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