Tax year 2026 · Montana
Montana take-home pay
Montana charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 4.7% to 5.65% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $2,877 in Montana state income tax (3.8% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 34 take less and 16 take more.
Example take-home pay in Montana
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | Montana tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $653 | $25,632 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,593 | $40,762 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,877 | $58,716 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,289 | $74,891 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,114 | $106,677 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $81,523 a year in Montana, with $3,187 state tax.
Montana state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $47,500 | 4.7% |
| over $47,500 | 5.65% |
| Married filing jointly: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $95,000 | 4.7% |
| over $95,000 | 5.65% |
Montana gives you a standard deduction of $16,100 (couples $32,200). The brackets above apply to income left after that.
What is not counted
- Local income taxes are not counted. Check whether your city or county charges one.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Montana?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $58,716 a year ($4,893 a month) in Montana: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,877 state income tax.
Does Montana have a state income tax?
Yes. Montana charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 4.7% to 5.65% depending on how much you earn.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.