PayslipIQ USA · Montana

Montana pay stub checker & paycheck deduction guide

Montana taxes wage income with a top bracket of 5.90%. Two brackets in 2025.

State income tax

Up to 5.90%

Minimum wage 2025

$10.55/hr

Local payroll tax

Paid leave program

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Educational only — not advice. PayslipIQ USA provides educational guidance only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, payroll, employment, credit, financial, or consumer reporting advice. Results are estimates based on the information you enter or upload and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. PayslipIQ USA does not verify income, certify payroll accuracy, determine legal violations, or confirm that money is owed. PayslipIQ is independent and not affiliated with the IRS, SSA, U.S. Department of Labor, any state tax agency, employer, or payroll provider. Always confirm with your employer, payroll department, the IRS, your state labor or revenue agency, a CPA, attorney, or another qualified professional before acting.Figures reflect tax year 2025. Last verified 2026-04-01. Rules and limits may change.

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Montana paycheck calculator

Estimate take-home pay for Montana. Educational only — confirm with payroll.

Per paycheck

$1746.81

Per month (avg)

$3785

Per year (est.)

$45417

Gross	$2307.69
Pre-tax deductions	−$0.00
Federal income tax (est.)	−$257.92
Social Security	−$143.08
Medicare	−$33.46
State tax (est.)	−$126.42
Take-home pay	$1746.81

Tax year 2025. Estimate based on IRS Pub. 15-T percentage method (Standard Withholding). Real paychecks vary because of W-4 details, multiple jobs, year-to-date wages, and employer-specific settings. Use as a starting point.

What appears on a Montana pay stub

Federal taxes — federal income tax (W-4 based), Social Security 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%.
Montana state income tax — progressive brackets up to 5.90%

Montana sub-guides

Questions to ask payroll

“Could you confirm which state and local tax codes are being applied to my pay?”
“If I work in one state and live in another, which state am I being withheld for?”

What PayslipIQ cannot confirm for Montana

State and local rules change. PayslipIQ provides estimates and educational guidance — confirm important questions with the Montana Department of Revenue, your employer's payroll department, or a CPA, attorney, or other qualified professional licensed in your state.