New York Paycheck Calculator (2026)

New York taxes income in 9 brackets from 3.9% to 10.9% on income above $8,000 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry NY SDI (0.5%) and NY PFL (0.43%). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,297.90 every two weeks (single filer).

Deductions from your paycheck

Health, dental and vision premiums under a cafeteria plan come out before income tax, Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) comes out before income tax only. Roth 401(k), union dues and garnishments go in after-tax.

Take-home pay

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Paycheck breakdown
PaycheckYear
Gross pay
401(k)
Health insurance
Other pre-tax
Federal income tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%)
After-tax deductions
Take-home pay

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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.

Hourly pay after taxes in New York

40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.

Hourly rate Yearly pay State tax a year Paycheck Take-home a month
$15 an hour $31,200 $1,088 $999.83 $2,166
$18 an hour $37,440 $1,425 $1,178.67 $2,554
$20 an hour $41,600 $1,649 $1,297.90 $2,812
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,874 $1,417.13 $3,070
$25 an hour $52,000 $2,211 $1,595.97 $3,458
$30 an hour $62,400 $2,773 $1,894.04 $4,104
$35 an hour $72,800 $3,334 $2,167.88 $4,697

Salaries after taxes in New York

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $1,293 $28,827 17.6%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,833 $36,279 19.4%
$55,000 $4,420 $2,373 $43,731 20.5%
$65,000 $5,620 $2,913 $51,183 21.3%
$80,000 $8,770 $3,723 $61,010 23.7%
$100,000 $13,170 $4,860 $73,877 26.1%

New York paycheck rules for 2026

  • New York taxes income in 9 brackets from 3.9% to 10.9% on income above $8,000 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry NY SDI (0.5%) and NY PFL (0.43%).
  • New York City and Yonkers charge their own income tax, and higher incomes lose the benefit of the lower brackets; neither is included. Paychecks also carry disability (SDI) and paid family leave (PFL).
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $16 an hour. New York minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does New York have a state income tax?
New York taxes income in 9 brackets from 3.9% to 10.9% on income above $8,000 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry NY SDI (0.5%) and NY PFL (0.43%).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in New York?
About $1,297.90 every two weeks, or $33,745 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,649 of New York income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in New York?
$40,005 a year, or $1,538.66 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $2,350 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in New York?
About $202.02, leaving $797.98: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $42.52 state income tax, plus $4.92 of state payroll deductions (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in New York?
New York City and Yonkers charge their own income tax, and higher incomes lose the benefit of the lower brackets; neither is included. Paychecks also carry disability (SDI) and paid family leave (PFL).
Does New York take anything else out of paychecks?
New York paychecks also carry NY SDI (0.5% of wages) and NY PFL (0.43% of wages up to $95,349). The calculator includes them.
What is the minimum wage in New York?
The minimum wage that applies in New York is $16 an hour. Full time, that is $33,280 a year before tax.

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