Rhode Island Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact Rhode Island take-home pay. State income tax: 3.75%–5.99%. Includes federal taxes and FICA + 1.10% SDI/PFML.
| Deduction | Per Paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Pay | — | — |
| Federal Income Tax | — | — |
| Rhode Island State Tax | — | — |
| Social Security (6.2%) | — | — |
| Medicare (1.45%) | — | — |
| Total Deductions | — | — |
| Net Take-Home | — | — |
Rhode Island Income Tax Rates 2026
Rhode Island uses a graduated (progressive) income tax with rates from 3.75%–5.99%. Higher income brackets are taxed at higher marginal rates. Your effective rate will be lower than the top rate since only income above each threshold is taxed at that rate.
All Payroll Deductions in Rhode Island
- Federal income tax: 10%–37% (2026 brackets, based on taxable income after $15,000 standard deduction for single filers)
- Rhode Island state income tax: 3.75%–5.99%
- Social Security: 6.2% on wages up to $176,100
- Medicare: 1.45% on all wages (+ 0.9% on wages over $200,000)
- SDI / PFML: 1.10% employee contribution
Rhode Island vs Federal Tax: What's Different
Your Rhode Island state tax is calculated on state taxable income (gross minus Rhode Island's standard deduction of $10,550). Federal tax uses a $15,000 standard deduction (single, 2026). The rates and brackets are independent — state tax is not a deduction from federal tax.
About This Calculator
This calculator uses 2026 federal and Rhode Island state tax rates. Results are estimates — actual withholding may differ based on W-4 elections, itemized deductions, tax credits, and local/county taxes not included here. Always verify with your payroll provider or a tax professional.