New Jersey taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in New Jersey, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| New Jersey at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 1.4%–10.75% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,767 |
| State payroll contributions on $60,000 | $442 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,180 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 32nd of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $15.92 an hour |
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How New Jersey taxes wages
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 1.4% |
| $20,000 – $35,000 | 1.75% |
| $35,000 – $40,000 | 3.5% |
| $40,000 – $75,000 | 5.525% |
| $75,000 – $500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
- Personal exemption: $1,000
Take-home pay in New Jersey by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,300 | $2,775 |
| $60,000 | $48,180 | $4,015 |
| $80,000 | $61,678 | $5,140 |
| $100,000 | $74,390 | $6,199 |
| $150,000 | $105,606 | $8,800 |
New Jersey and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1.4%–10.75% | $48,180 | $15.92 |
| Delaware | 2.2%–6.6% | $47,737 | $15.00 |
| New York | 3.9%–10.9% | $47,488 | $16.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% | $48,506 | $7.25 |
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