Tax year 2026 · New Jersey
New Jersey take-home pay
New Jersey charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 1.4% to 10.75% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $2,598 in New Jersey state income tax (3.5% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 28 take less and 22 take more.
Example take-home pay in New Jersey
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | New Jersey tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $438 | $25,848 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,215 | $41,140 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,598 | $58,995 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,182 | $74,998 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,367 | $106,424 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $82,070 a year in New Jersey, with $2,640 state tax.
New Jersey state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $20,000 | 1.4% |
| $20,000 to $35,000 | 1.75% |
| $35,000 to $40,000 | 3.5% |
| $40,000 to $75,000 | 5.53% |
| $75,000 to $500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
| Married filing jointly: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $20,000 | 1.4% |
| $20,000 to $50,000 | 1.75% |
| $50,000 to $70,000 | 2.45% |
| $70,000 to $80,000 | 3.5% |
| $80,000 to $150,000 | 5.53% |
| $150,000 to $500,000 | 6.37% |
| over $500,000 | 8.97% |
New Jersey gives you a personal exemption of $1,000 (couples $2,000). 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.
- New Jersey may also take state payroll deductions such as disability or paid family leave insurance. These are not counted here.
- 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 New Jersey?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $58,995 a year ($4,916 a month) in New Jersey: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,598 state income tax.
Does New Jersey have a state income tax?
Yes. New Jersey charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 1.4% to 10.75% 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.