Nine states do not tax wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. If you live and work in one of them, your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare taken out, plus any state payroll contributions.
Take-home pay on $75,000 in no-income-tax states
| State | Take-home / year | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| Florida | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| Nevada | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| New Hampshire | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| South Dakota | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| Tennessee | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| Texas | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| Washington | $60,550 | $5,046 |
| Wyoming | $61,593 | $5,133 |
Single filer, 2026. Washington is lower because of WA Cares and paid family leave contributions.
No income tax does not mean no tax
These states raise money in other ways. Texas and New Hampshire have high property taxes. Tennessee and Washington have high sales taxes. Washington also taxes large capital gains. Before moving for a tax saving, compare housing, sales tax and insurance costs as well.
Working in one state, living in another
You generally pay income tax to the state where you work. If you live in a no-tax state but commute into one that taxes wages, such as a New Hampshire resident working in Massachusetts, you will still pay the work state’s tax.
Compare any two states with our state comparison tool.