How much is taken out of a paycheck in Rhode Island?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Rhode Island and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,849.88 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Rhode Island income tax takes $62.81 and RI disability insurance takes $25.38. Altogether that is 19.8% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Rhode Island state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Taxable income, all filers |
|---|---|
| 3.75% | $0 to $82,050 |
| 4.75% | $82,050 to $186,450 |
| 5.99% | Over $186,450 |
Taxable income is pay after the Rhode Island standard deduction: $11,200 for single filers, $22,400 for married couples filing jointly and $16,800 for heads of household.
Rhode Island payroll deductions besides income tax
Rhode Island requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| RI disability insurance | 1.1% | First $100,000 |
Take-home pay by salary in Rhode Island
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Rhode Island taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $838 | $25,447 | $978.73 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,323 | $32,997 | $1,269.11 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,808 | $40,547 | $1,559.50 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,293 | $48,097 | $1,849.88 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,021 | $58,572 | $2,252.76 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,248 | $74,932 | $2,882.00 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,436 | $91,268 | $3,510.30 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,623 | $107,168 | $4,121.84 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,998 | $139,929 | $5,381.88 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Rhode Island
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,353 | $1,013.57 | $12.67 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,064 | $1,194.77 | $14.93 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,205 | $1,315.57 | $16.44 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,057 | $1,617.57 | $20.22 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,909 | $1,919.57 | $23.99 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,943 | $2,459.34 | $30.74 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,556 | $2,982.92 | $37.29 |
Rhode Island take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Rhode Island leaves as much in each paycheck as any state that borders it.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $2,293 | $48,097 | $1,849.88 |
| Connecticut paycheck calculator | $2,618 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| Massachusetts paycheck calculator | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
Sources
Rhode Island rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: tax.ri.gov, tax.ri.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.