Rhode Island Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Rhode Island taxes income in 3 brackets from 3.75% to 5.99% on income above $16,450 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry RI TDI (1.1%). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,315.58 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 Rhode Island

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 $553.13 $1,013.58 $2,196
$18 an hour $37,440 $787.13 $1,194.78 $2,589
$20 an hour $41,600 $943.13 $1,315.58 $2,850
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,099 $1,436.38 $3,112
$25 an hour $52,000 $1,333 $1,617.58 $3,505
$30 an hour $62,400 $1,723 $1,919.58 $4,159
$35 an hour $72,800 $2,113 $2,197.35 $4,761

Salaries after taxes in Rhode Island

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $695.63 $29,222 16.5%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,071 $36,772 18.3%
$55,000 $4,420 $1,446 $44,322 19.4%
$65,000 $5,620 $1,821 $51,872 20.2%
$80,000 $8,770 $2,383 $61,847 22.7%
$100,000 $13,170 $3,148 $74,932 25.1%

Rhode Island paycheck rules for 2026

  • Rhode Island taxes income in 3 brackets from 3.75% to 5.99% on income above $16,450 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry RI TDI (1.1%).
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $16 an hour. Rhode Island minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Rhode Island taxes income in 3 brackets from 3.75% to 5.99% on income above $16,450 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry RI TDI (1.1%).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
About $1,315.58 every two weeks, or $34,205 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $943.13 of Rhode Island income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Rhode Island?
$40,547 a year, or $1,559.51 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $1,808 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Rhode Island?
About $191.22, leaving $808.78: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $25.64 state income tax, plus $11.00 of state payroll deductions (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Rhode Island?
This calculator includes federal and Rhode Island state taxes. If your city or county charges an income tax, it will come out of your paycheck too; check your city's tax office.
Does Rhode Island take anything else out of paychecks?
Rhode Island paychecks also carry RI TDI (1.1% of wages up to $100,000). The calculator includes them.
What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
The minimum wage that applies in Rhode Island is $16 an hour. Full time, that is $33,280 a year before tax.

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