Compare take-home pay by state & salary

Weighing two job offers, or a move between states? Compare net pay side by side for 2026— we highlight which leaves you with the most after federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes. Export the comparison as CSV.

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Take-home pay comparison
ScenarioTexas$90,000 · #1California$90,000 · #2New York$90,000 · #3
Gross pay$90,000$90,000$90,000
Federal tax−$10,970−$10,970−$10,970
State tax−$0−$4,278−$4,270
Social Security−$5,580−$5,580−$5,580
Medicare−$1,305−$1,305−$1,305
Effective rate19.8%24.6%24.6%
Take-home pay$72,145most take-home$67,867$67,875