Category
economics
Native level
State
Unit
Percentage
Vintage
2026
States ranked by state income tax
51 states with data (2026). Top 10 highest and bottom 10 lowest.
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 6.8% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 4.6% |
| 3 | Hawaii | 4.6% |
| 4 | Illinois | 4.6% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 4.6% |
| 6 | Delaware | 4.6% |
| 7 | Utah | 4.5% |
| 8 | Virginia | 4.3% |
| 9 | Maryland | 4.1% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4.0% |
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Wyoming | 0.0% |
| 50 | Texas | 0.0% |
| 49 | North Dakota | 0.0% |
| 48 | New Hampshire | 0.0% |
| 47 | Alaska | 0.0% |
| 46 | Washington | 0.0% |
| 45 | Tennessee | 0.0% |
| 44 | South Dakota | 0.0% |
| 43 | Nevada | 0.0% |
| 42 | Florida | 0.0% |
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Source: Tax Foundation 2026 + Census ACS · 2026