New York City income tax
New York City taxes residents only. If you work in the city but live in New Jersey, on Long Island or in Westchester, you pay no city income tax. Employers withhold it with the city's own tables, which top out at 4.25%, a little above the 3.876% top tax rate, so many residents get part of it back when they file.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in New York City | 3.078% to 3.876% |
| People who only work in New York City | Not taxed |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in New York City?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in New York City keeps about $1,747.24 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, New York taxes $112.82, and the New York City tax $78.01. In all, 24.3% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in New York City
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in New York City, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | New York taxes | New York City tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,184 | $783 | $24,318 | $935.30 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,767 | $1,198 | $31,355 | $1,205.95 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,350 | $1,613 | $38,391 | $1,476.59 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,933 | $2,028 | $45,428 | $1,747.24 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,808 | $2,661 | $55,123 | $2,120.13 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,303 | $3,723 | $70,154 | $2,698.22 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $6,975 | $4,786 | $84,943 | $3,267.02 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,734 | $5,848 | $99,208 | $3,815.71 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $11,771 | $7,973 | $129,183 | $4,968.56 |
Living in New York City vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who lives in New York City, and for one who lives elsewhere in New York. The difference is the New York City tax.
| Salary | Live in New York City | Elsewhere in New York | New York City tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $45,428 | $47,457 | $2,028 |
| $100,000 | $70,154 | $73,877 | $3,723 |
Hourly pay after taxes in New York City
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in New York City. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | New York City tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $833 | $25,162 | $967.78 | $12.10 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $1,092 | $29,553 | $1,136.66 | $14.21 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $1,265 | $32,481 | $1,249.25 | $15.62 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,696 | $39,799 | $1,530.72 | $19.13 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $2,128 | $47,117 | $1,812.20 | $22.65 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $3,009 | $60,065 | $2,310.21 | $28.88 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $3,893 | $72,562 | $2,790.84 | $34.89 |
Other paycheck calculators in New York
The New York paycheck calculator covers the whole state, with its income tax brackets and every local tax the calculator includes. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
New York City rates come from tax.ny.gov and tax.ny.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.