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Rhode Island Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Rhode Island on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Rhode Island income tax for the year
$1,633
| Per month | $136.09 |
| Share of your income | 2.72% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 3.75% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Rhode Island income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 – $186,450 | 4.75% |
| Over $186,450 | 5.99% |
- Standard deduction (single): $11,200
- Personal exemption: $5,250
Rhode Island income tax by income
| Income | Rhode Island tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $133 | 0.67% | 3.75% |
| $30,000 | $508 | 1.69% | 3.75% |
| $40,000 | $883 | 2.21% | 3.75% |
| $50,000 | $1,258 | 2.52% | 3.75% |
| $60,000 | $1,633 | 2.72% | 3.75% |
| $75,000 | $2,196 | 2.93% | 3.75% |
| $100,000 | $3,148 | 3.15% | 4.75% |
| $150,000 | $5,523 | 3.68% | 4.75% |
| $200,000 | $7,898 | 3.95% | 4.75% |
| $300,000 | $13,852 | 4.62% | 5.99% |
| $500,000 | $25,832 | 5.17% | 5.99% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
Rhode Island income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3.75%–5.99% | $1,633 | — |
| Connecticut | 2%–6.99% | $2,318 | +$684 |
| Massachusetts | 5%–9% | $2,680 | +$1,047 |
What a Rhode Island worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Rhode Island pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,633 of Rhode Island income tax and $660 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $48,097 a year. The Rhode Island paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island taxes wages at rates from 3.75% to 5.99%, depending on income in 2026.
How much Rhode Island income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,633 in Rhode Island income tax in 2026. That is 2.72% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does Rhode Island compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Rhode Island ranks 17th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Connecticut charges the least.
Is Rhode Island income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $1,633 to Rhode Island.
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