State Income Tax Comparison
Compare state income tax rates side by side.
See how much you would pay in different states based on your income level.
State income tax rates vary widely across the US.
States with NO income tax (2024): Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire*, South Dakota, Tennessee*, Texas, Washington, Wyoming (*NH and TN tax only investment income)
Flat tax states: Colorado (4.4%), Illinois (4.95%), Indiana (3.05%), Kentucky (4.0%), Massachusetts (5.0%), Michigan (4.25%), North Carolina (4.5%), Pennsylvania (3.07%), Utah (4.65%)
Highest tax states:
- California: up to 13.3%
- Hawaii: up to 11%
- New Jersey: up to 10.75%
- Oregon: up to 9.9%
- Minnesota: up to 9.85%
This calculator uses simplified flat-equivalent rates. Actual taxes depend on brackets, deductions, and filing status.