New Jersey income tax calculator
New Jersey taxes income at rates from 1.4% to 10.75%. See your New Jersey tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 3.6% · top rate 10.75%. Ranks #26 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
New Jersey income tax in 2026
New Jersey has no standard deduction, just small exemptions. Wages are also subject to state disability and family leave withholding, not included here.
New Jersey brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 |
| 1.75% | $20,000 |
| 3.5% | $35,000 |
| 5.525% | $40,000 |
| 6.37% | $75,000 |
| 8.97% | $500,000 |
| 10.75% | $1,000,000 |
Married couples filing jointly have their own, wider brackets, which the calculator uses.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the New Jersey Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the New Jersey income tax rate for 2026?
New Jersey has graduated rates from 1.4% to 10.75% in 2026. New Jersey has no standard deduction, just small exemptions. Wages are also subject to state disability and family leave withholding, not included here.
How much New Jersey tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how New Jersey ranks against every other state at that income.
Does New Jersey have local income taxes?
New Jersey does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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