Take-home pay on $100,000 after the no-tax states
Positions 9 to 16 and the 8 lowest states, single filer:
All states ranked by take-home pay
Sorted by take-home pay on $100,000. Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax contributions.
| State | On $50,000 | On $100,000 | On $200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| Nevada | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| New Hampshire | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| South Dakota | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| Tennessee | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| Texas | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| Wyoming | $42,355 | $79,180 | $148,927 |
| Alaska | $42,105 | $78,909 | $148,656 |
| North Dakota | $42,355 | $78,511 | $146,308 |
| Washington | $41,662 | $77,793 | $146,278 |
| Arizona | $41,508 | $77,083 | $144,330 |
| Ohio | $41,422 | $76,872 | $143,869 |
| Louisiana | $41,241 | $76,566 | $143,313 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,785 | $76,040 | $142,647 |
| Iowa | $41,107 | $76,032 | $141,979 |
| Arkansas | $40,993 | $75,968 | $142,015 |
| Mississippi | $41,087 | $75,912 | $141,659 |
| Kentucky | $40,723 | $75,798 | $142,045 |
| North Carolina | $40,869 | $75,699 | $141,456 |
| New Mexico | $41,171 | $75,611 | $140,458 |
| Missouri | $40,987 | $75,510 | $140,464 |
| Nebraska | $40,960 | $75,510 | $140,707 |
| West Virginia | $40,911 | $75,489 | $140,656 |
| Oklahoma | $40,651 | $75,226 | $140,473 |
| Michigan | $40,481 | $75,181 | $140,678 |
| Alabama | $40,286 | $75,079 | $141,004 |
| Colorado | $40,643 | $75,048 | $140,024 |
| Vermont | $41,114 | $75,040 | $137,514 |
| Idaho | $40,813 | $74,988 | $139,435 |
| Georgia | $40,609 | $74,939 | $139,696 |
| South Carolina | $41,355 | $74,936 | $139,473 |
| Rhode Island | $40,547 | $74,932 | $139,929 |
| Montana | $40,762 | $74,891 | $138,988 |
| Wisconsin | $40,778 | $74,752 | $138,931 |
| Utah | $40,683 | $74,730 | $140,027 |
| Indiana | $40,077 | $74,577 | $139,674 |
| Kansas | $40,365 | $74,400 | $138,567 |
| New Jersey | $40,740 | $74,390 | $137,468 |
| Illinois | $40,025 | $74,375 | $139,172 |
| Virginia | $40,294 | $74,244 | $138,241 |
| Maine | $40,658 | $74,051 | $136,648 |
| Massachusetts | $39,845 | $73,940 | $138,298 |
| Connecticut | $40,105 | $73,930 | $137,255 |
| New York | $40,005 | $73,877 | $137,724 |
| District of Columbia | $40,455 | $73,555 | $134,802 |
| Delaware | $40,057 | $73,521 | $136,330 |
| Minnesota | $40,258 | $73,463 | $135,248 |
| Hawaii | $40,080 | $72,994 | $134,888 |
| California | $40,665 | $72,825 | $131,972 |
| Maryland | $39,044 | $71,994 | $133,478 |
| Oregon | $38,794 | $71,325 | $129,865 |
Why the ranking changes with income
Flat-tax states charge the same rate at every income, so they look relatively better for high earners. Progressive states with low bottom rates, like several in the Midwest and South, are relatively kinder to middle incomes.
Payroll programs matter too: California, New York, New Jersey and Washington withhold disability or paid leave contributions that do not show up in income tax rates.
Take-home pay is not the whole picture
A higher paycheck can be eaten up by housing costs. Before relocating, compare rents or home prices, sales taxes and property taxes. Salaries also differ by state: many employers pay more in high-tax, high-cost areas.
Best states among those with an income tax
If a no-tax state is not an option, these states leave the most take-home pay:
| Salary | Top 5 states with an income tax |
|---|---|
| $50,000 | North Dakota ($42,355), Arizona ($41,508), Ohio ($41,422), South Carolina ($41,355), Louisiana ($41,241) |
| $100,000 | North Dakota ($78,511), Arizona ($77,083), Ohio ($76,872), Louisiana ($76,566), Pennsylvania ($76,040) |
| $200,000 | North Dakota ($146,308), Arizona ($144,330), Ohio ($143,869), Louisiana ($143,313), Pennsylvania ($142,647) |
Couples and families
Married couples filing jointly benefit from wider brackets in most states, so the gaps shrink for a single-income household. Two earners are taxed on their combined income, which can push part of it into higher state brackets.
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the highest take-home pay?
The nine states without income tax on wages tie at the top: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming, with Washington just behind because of payroll contributions.
Which state has the lowest take-home pay on $100,000?
Oregon, with $71,325.
Is it worth moving for lower taxes?
It can add thousands of dollars a year, but compare housing and living costs, and the salary you can earn in each state.
Which state with an income tax is best on $100,000?
North Dakota ($78,511) tops the list among states that tax wages.
Figures use 2026 IRS federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare rates, and each state's income tax rules for a W-2 employee. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.