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United States Income Tax Rates for 2026

The amount of US income tax you pay depends on your taxable income after deductions and how much falls in each tax bracket at both federal and state level.

The United States has a progressive tax system where you pay different rates on different portions of your income. You'll pay both federal and state income tax.

Standard Deductions for 2026

A standard deduction reduces your taxable income. The table below shows federal standard deductions.

Filing StatusDeduction Amount
Single$14,600
Married, Filing Jointly$29,200
Married, Filing Separately$14,600
Head of Household$21,900

State Standard Deductions

StateSingleMarried
Alabama$3,000$8,500
Arizona$14,600$29,200
Arkansas$2,340$4,680
California$5,363$10,726
Colorado$14,600$29,200
Delaware$3,250$6,500
Georgia$12,000$24,000
Hawaii$2,200$4,400
Idaho$14,600$29,200
Kansas$3,500$8,000
Kentucky$3,160$6,320
Maine$14,600$29,200
Maryland$2,550$5,150
Minnesota$14,575$29,150
Mississippi$2,300$4,600
Missouri$14,600$29,200
Montana$14,600$29,200
Nebraska$7,900$15,800
New Mexico$14,600$29,200
New York$8,000$16,050
North Carolina$12,750$25,500
North Dakota$14,600$29,200
Oklahoma$6,350$12,700
Oregon$2,745$5,495
Rhode Island$10,550$21,150
South Carolina$14,600$29,200
Vermont$7,000$14,050
Virginia$8,000$16,000
Washington$250,000$250,000
Washington, DC$14,600$29,200
Wisconsin$13,230$24,490

Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2026

Single Filer

Tax BracketTax Rate
Less than $11,60010%
$11,600 to $47,15012%
$47,150 to $100,52522%
$100,525 to $191,95024%
$191,950 to $243,72532%
$243,725 to $609,35035%
More than $609,35037%

Married Filing Jointly

Tax BracketTax Rate
Less than $23,20010%
$23,200 to $94,30012%
$94,300 to $201,05022%
$201,050 to $383,90024%
$383,900 to $487,45032%
$487,450 to $731,20035%
More than $731,20037%

Married Filing Separately

Tax BracketTax Rate
Less than $11,60010%
$11,600 to $47,15012%
$47,150 to $100,52522%
$100,525 to $191,95024%
$191,950 to $243,72532%
$243,725 to $609,35035%
More than $609,35037%

Head of Household

Tax BracketTax Rate
Less than $16,55010%
$16,550 to $63,10012%
$63,100 to $100,50022%
$100,500 to $191,95024%
$191,950 to $243,70032%
$243,700 to $609,35035%
More than $609,35037%

State Income Tax Calculators

Each state has its own tax brackets. Select a state below to calculate your take-home pay.

FICA and Medicare Rates for 2026

FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) and Medicare are deducted from each paycheck for Social Security and healthcare.

FICA Rates

YearWage LimitFICA Rate
2024$168,6006.2%

The Wage Limit amount is the maximum taxable earnings, and any gross income above that threshold is exempt from Social Security tax.

Medicare Rates

BracketMedicare Rate
Less than $200,0001.45%
More than $200,0002.35%

How Much Tax Will I Pay in the United States for 2026?

To see how the above tax brackets will affect your salary in the 2026 tax year, head back to the top of the page and enter your salary.

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