Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming charge no income tax on wages in 2026. Washington doesn't tax wages either, but employees there pay paid-leave and WA Cares premiums.
Take-home pay on $100,000 (single filer, 2026)
| State | Take-home | More than California |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| Florida | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| Nevada | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| New Hampshire | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| South Dakota | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| Tennessee | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| Texas | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
| Washington | $77,793 | +$4,983 |
| Wyoming | $79,180 | +$6,370 |
For comparison, the same salary leaves $72,810 in California and $73,877 in New York (before any New York City tax).
The catch
States without an income tax usually raise money elsewhere: higher sales taxes (Tennessee, Washington), property taxes (Texas, New Hampshire) or tourism and energy taxes (Nevada, Alaska, Wyoming). Compare your full cost of living, not just the paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
Does New Hampshire have an income tax?
No. New Hampshire never taxed wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was repealed from 2025.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
Not on wages. Washington taxes only large capital gains, and employees pay about 0.81% for Paid Family and Medical Leave and 0.58% for WA Cares.
Written by Muhammad Raza. Last updated October 14, 2026.