Take-home pay in Rhode Island on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Rhode Island keeps $62,267/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Rhode Island's state income tax (+$208 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Rhode Island take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,939 | 18.1% |
| $80,000 | Single | $62,267 | 22.2% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $66,367 | 17.0% |
| $150,000 | Single | $107,710 | 28.2% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $121,250 | 19.2% |
| $250,000 | Single | $171,777 | 31.3% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Rhode Island compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Rhode Island keeps $62,267 — $208 more than the 51-state average. The Rhode Island top marginal individual income tax rate is 5.99%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $10,900.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 1 Rhode Island metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Providence and the rest of Rhode Island. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
More Rhode Island metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Rhode Island paycheck — common questions
What is the Rhode Island state income tax rate in 2025?
Rhode Island taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 5.99% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $10,900.00; for MFJ it is $21,800.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Rhode Island?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Rhode Island takes home approximately $62,267/yr (77.8% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $66,367/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Rhode Island-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Rhode Island has TDI (1.2% on first $89,200) and TCI (paid family leave, included in TDI rate) — bundled employee deduction. Top income rate 5.99%.
Does Rhode Island have local income taxes?
Rhode Island does not impose city or county income taxes on residents (state-level withholding only).
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against RI Division of Taxation tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.