Rhode Island paycheck calculator
What you'll take home in Rhode Island after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax rates from 3.75% to 5.99%.
Take-home pay in Rhode Island at common wages
| Pay | Gross per check | Federal | Social Security + Medicare | Rhode Island tax | Other | Take-home per check | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12/hour | $960.00 | $34.08 | $73.44 | $12.27 | $10.56 | $829.65 | $21,571 |
| $15/hour | $1,200.00 | $60.15 | $91.80 | $21.27 | $13.20 | $1,013.57 | $26,353 |
| $18/hour | $1,440.00 | $88.95 | $110.16 | $30.27 | $15.84 | $1,194.77 | $31,064 |
| $20/hour | $1,600.00 | $108.15 | $122.40 | $36.27 | $17.60 | $1,315.57 | $34,205 |
| $25/hour | $2,000.00 | $156.15 | $153.00 | $51.27 | $22.00 | $1,617.57 | $42,057 |
| $30/hour | $2,400.00 | $204.15 | $183.60 | $66.27 | $26.40 | $1,919.57 | $49,909 |
| $35,000/year | $1,346.15 | $77.69 | $102.98 | $26.75 | $14.81 | $1,123.92 | $29,222 |
| $50,000/year | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.12 | $48.39 | $21.15 | $1,559.50 | $40,547 |
| $75,000/year | $2,884.62 | $295.00 | $220.67 | $84.45 | $31.73 | $2,252.76 | $58,572 |
Single filer, no dependents, paid every two weeks, 40 hours a week, no overtime or pre-tax benefits, W-4 Step 2 unchecked. “Other” is Rhode Island TDI.
How Rhode Island taxes your paycheck
Rhode Island uses tax brackets, so each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket. 2026 brackets:
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 3.75% | $0 to $82,050 |
| 4.75% | $82,050 to $186,450 |
| 5.99% | Over $186,450 |
Before the brackets apply:
- Standard deduction: $11,200 single, $22,400 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $5,250 per filer.
- Dependent exemption: $5,250 each.
Other deductions required in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island TDI: 1.1% of wages up to $100,000 a year
Federal taxes on every paycheck
Federal income tax is withheld using the IRS percentage method in Publication 15-T for 2026, based on your W-4. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 a year, and Medicare takes 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. These are the same in every state.
Questions
Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Yes. Rhode Island's 2026 rate is 3.75% to 5.99%, applied after the deductions listed above.
How much is $15 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
About $1,014 every two weeks, or $26,353 a year, for a single worker with no pre-tax benefits working 40 hours a week.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Rhode Island?
About $1,316 every two weeks, or $34,205 a year, under the same assumptions.
Why is my real paycheck different?
Health insurance, retirement savings, your W-4 answers, overtime, tips and local taxes all change your paycheck. Enter yours in the full calculator for an exact estimate.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · Federal income tax withholding
- Tax Foundation · 2026 state income tax rates and deductions
- Rhode Island DLT · 2026 TDI rate
These are estimates for planning, not tax advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes and benefits can change the exact amount. Leftover Planner is not affiliated with the IRS or any state agency.