New York City Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. New York City residents pay three income taxes on their wages, federal, New York State and the city's own resident tax of 3.078% to 3.876%, plus small deductions for disability insurance and Paid Family Leave.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| New York income tax | -$100.97 | -$2,625 |
| NY disability insurance (SDI) | -$1.20 | -$31 |
| NY Paid Family Leave | -$10.45 | -$272 |
| City income tax | -$72.23 | -$1,878 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,733.47 | $45,070 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $2,625 a year (4.0% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 71¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $98.40. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay in New York City at New York pay levels
Based on New York's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29,800 Half the median | $931.31 | $2,017.84 | $24,214 | 18.7% |
| $35,360 Minimum wage, full time | $1,082.57 | $2,345.57 | $28,147 | 20.4% |
| $59,670 Median wage | $1,743.57 | $3,777.73 | $45,333 | 24.0% |
| $82,460 Average wage | $2,301.39 | $4,986.34 | $59,836 | 27.4% |
| $89,500 1.5× the median | $2,465.43 | $5,341.75 | $64,101 | 28.4% |
| $119,300 2× the median | $3,158.72 | $6,843.90 | $82,127 | 31.2% |
| $179,000 3× the median | $4,505.60 | $9,762.13 | $117,146 | 34.6% |
Hourly pay after taxes in New York City
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. New York City's minimum wage is $17.00 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $17.00 Minimum wage | $541.28 | $35,360 | $28,147 |
| $21.52 75% of the median | $669.11 | $44,762 | $34,794 |
| $28.69 Median wage | $871.86 | $59,675 | $45,336 |
| $39.64 Average wage | $1,150.59 | $82,451 | $59,831 |
| $43.04 1.5× the median | $1,232.98 | $89,523 | $64,115 |
| $57.38 2× the median | $1,579.95 | $119,350 | $82,157 |
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NYC income tax brackets (2026)
New York City's resident income tax is charged on the same taxable income as New York State tax, on top of it.
| Rate | Single filers |
|---|---|
| 3.078% | $0 – $12,000 |
| 3.762% | $12,001 – $25,000 |
| 3.819% | $25,001 – $50,000 |
| 3.876% | Over $50,000 |
| Rate | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| 3.078% | $0 – $21,600 |
| 3.762% | $21,601 – $45,000 |
| 3.819% | $45,001 – $90,000 |
| 3.876% | Over $90,000 |
NYC vs the rest of New York and New Jersey
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules.
| Salary | NYC resident | Elsewhere in NY | New Jersey | Yonkers | NYC tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,497 | $40,005 | $40,740 | $39,653 | $1,508 |
| $75,000 | $55,312 | $57,784 | $58,491 | $57,206 | $2,472 |
| $100,000 | $70,436 | $73,877 | $74,390 | $73,063 | $3,441 |
| $150,000 | $100,159 | $105,538 | $105,606 | $104,230 | $5,379 |
| $200,000 | $130,407 | $137,724 | $137,468 | $135,922 | $7,317 |
How much of your pay NYC tax takes
NYC tax is small next to federal tax, but it adds up: it takes about 3.0% of a $50,000 salary and 3.6% of a $150,000 salary for a single filer. Together with New York State tax, a city resident on $100,000 pays about $8,301 a year in state and city income tax.
Living in the city vs commuting in
NYC income tax follows where you live, not where you work. Someone earning $100,000 at a Manhattan office keeps about $70,436 a year living in the five boroughs, $73,877 living in Westchester or on Long Island. Yonkers residents pay a surcharge of 16.75% of their New York State tax instead, which comes to $814 at $100,000.
The New Jersey column is for someone who lives and works in New Jersey. A New Jersey resident who works in New York has New York State tax withheld and claims a credit for it on the New Jersey return, so they end up paying roughly the higher of the two states' taxes, and no NYC tax.
New York income tax brackets 2026
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 3.9% | $0 – $8,500 |
| 4.4% | $8,501 – $11,700 |
| 5.15% | $11,701 – $13,900 |
| 5.4% | $13,901 – $80,650 |
| 5.9% | $80,651 – $215,400 |
| 6.85% | $215,401 – $1,077,550 |
| 9.65% | $1,077,551 – $5,000,000 |
| 10.3% | $5,000,001 – $25,000,000 |
| 10.9% | Over $25,000,000 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 3.9% | $0 – $17,150 |
| 4.4% | $17,151 – $23,600 |
| 5.15% | $23,601 – $27,900 |
| 5.4% | $27,901 – $161,550 |
| 5.9% | $161,551 – $323,200 |
| 6.85% | $323,201 – $2,155,350 |
| 9.65% | $2,155,351 – $5,000,000 |
| 10.3% | $5,000,001 – $25,000,000 |
| 10.9% | Over $25,000,000 |
- Standard deduction: $8,000 single, $16,050 married filing jointly, $11,200 head of household.
Paychecks in New York City: what to know
- NYC resident income tax has four brackets, from 3.078% to 3.876% in 2026. It is charged on top of New York State tax, on the same taxable income.
- Only residents of the five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island) pay it. Commuters from outside the city do not.
- Employers withhold NYC tax with New York State tax, based on the residence you give on Form IT-2104.
- Employees also pay New York disability insurance (0.5% of wages, up to $0.60 a week) and Paid Family Leave (0.432%, up to $411.91 a year).
- The minimum wage is $17.00 an hour in New York City in 2026.
- Above $107,650 of income, New York State gradually takes back the benefit of its lower brackets. This calculator does not include that, so high-earner estimates may be slightly low.
- Sales tax: 4% state sales tax plus local taxes, 8.875% in New York City.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- New York. Yes. New York has graduated income tax rates from 3.9% to 10.9% in 2026. New York City residents pay an extra 3.078% to 3.876% city tax, and Yonkers residents pay a 16.75% surcharge on their state tax. New York also withholds NY disability insurance (SDI) (0.50%) and NY Paid Family Leave (0.43%).
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
New York sources
Common questions
How much is NYC income tax?
New York City's resident income tax runs from 3.078% to 3.876% of taxable income in 2026, on top of New York State tax. A single filer earning $100,000 pays about $3,441 a year in NYC tax.
Do I pay NYC income tax if I work in NYC but live outside the city?
No. NYC income tax applies only to people who live in the five boroughs. If you live in New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester or anywhere else and commute in, you pay no NYC income tax, though you still pay New York State tax on wages earned in New York.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in NYC?
A single filer earning $100,000 who lives in New York City takes home about $70,436 a year, or $2,709.08 every two weeks, after federal, state and city taxes. Elsewhere in New York State, the same salary leaves about $73,877.
What is the median salary in NYC after taxes?
The median wage in New York State is $59,670 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). A single filer earning that who lives in New York City takes home about $45,333, or $1,743.57 every two weeks. Outside the city, the same pay leaves $47,211, so the city tax costs about $1,878 a year.
How much is $150,000 after taxes in NYC?
A single filer earning $150,000 who lives in New York City takes home about $100,159 a year, or $3,852.27 every two weeks. NYC tax alone is about $5,379 of that.
Does moving out of NYC lower my taxes?
Yes, if you move outside the five boroughs you stop paying NYC income tax, even if you keep working in the city. On $100,000 that saves about $3,441 a year. You still pay New York State tax on wages earned in New York.
What is the minimum wage in NYC in 2026?
The minimum wage in New York City is $17.00 an hour in 2026, the same as Long Island and Westchester. The rest of New York State is $16.00.
Is NYC tax taken out of my paycheck?
Yes. If you live in New York City, your employer withholds NYC income tax from each paycheck along with New York State tax, using the residence you give on Form IT-2104.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in New York City?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in New York City, taxes take about 20% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($35,360), 24% at the state median of $59,670 and 31% at twice the median ($119,300). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus New York income tax and New York City income tax.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.