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New York Paycheck Guide

New York uses progressive tax brackets. Higher portions of pay are taxed at higher rates.

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Reviewed by PayslipIQ Editorial Team, in-house payroll editor
Last reviewed May 2026 · Editorial standards on methodology

PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.

New York: the local picture

New York runs a graduated state income tax with a top rate of 10.9%. New York City and Yonkers add their own local income tax. NY State Disability Insurance (SDI) is a small fixed worker deduction. NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a percentage of wages capped at the SSA wage base.

New York Paycheck Calculator

Estimate take-home pay for New York.

New York State Tax

New York tax structure and rates.

New York Overtime

Federal FLSA applies.

New York Pay Stub Laws

Employer pay stub requirements in New York.

How a New York paycheck is built

Every New York worker pays federal income tax, calculated on the W-4 you submitted to your employer using the IRS Publication 15-T tables. Federal income tax is followed by FICA: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies once year-to-date wages cross $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly.

New York adds progressive state income tax. The bracket you fall into depends on filing status and taxable income. Verify current brackets with the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Local taxes: New York has cities or counties that levy local income tax on top of state tax. Common examples are noted on the local-tax page.

State Disability Insurance: New York has employee-paid SDI premiums. The amount and cap are set by the state and shown as a separate line on your stub.

Paid Family Leave: New York has a Paid Family Leave program with employee-paid premiums.

What changed recently in New York

  • NY PFL premium 0.388% of wages in 2025, capped at $354.53 annual contribution.
  • NYC top rate 3.876% on income over $50,000.
  • Yonkers resident surcharge 16.75% of NY State tax.

New York payroll quirks workers should know

  • NYC tax: 3.078% to 3.876% depending on bracket. Resident only, no non-resident NYC tax since 1999.
  • Yonkers: 16.75% of state tax for residents, plus 0.5% on non-resident wages.
  • NY SDI: $0.60 a week, capped.
  • NY PFL deduction visible.

Example breakdown

A hypothetical New York worker on a $65,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, single filer, no extra adjustments. Educational only, your real paycheck differs.

Gross (bi-weekly)$2500.00
Federal income tax-$250.00
Social Security (6.2%)-$155.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$36.25
New York state tax-$112.50
Estimated take-home$1946.25

Run your own numbers in the New York paycheck calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Does New York have state income tax?
Yes. New York uses progressive brackets. Verify with the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Are there local income taxes in New York?
Yes. New York has cities or counties that add local income tax on top of state tax. Check your specific city.
Does New York have State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave premiums?
New York has employee-paid SDI premiums. New York has a Paid Family Leave program with employee-paid premiums.
Does New York have daily-overtime rules?
No. New York follows federal FLSA: 1.5x for hours above 40 in a workweek.
What is FICA on a New York paycheck?
FICA is federal: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies above $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. FICA applies in every state.
Where do I verify New York state tax withholding?
The NY State Department of Taxation and Finance (https://www.tax.ny.gov/) is the authoritative source. For your specific paycheck, contact your employer's payroll team or a CPA.
Why does my NYC paycheck have a city tax?
NYC residents pay NYC personal income tax (currently 3.078% to 3.876%). Non-residents who work in NYC do NOT pay NYC tax (the commuter tax was repealed in 1999).
I live in NYC but my employer is in Connecticut. Who taxes me?
NY State and NYC tax you on residence. Connecticut may also tax you on the work being performed there. The convenience-of-employer rule complicates this further. Talk to a CPA, multi-state tax for NY/CT/NJ workers is the most-disputed area in US payroll.
What is the small "NY DI" line on my paycheck?
NY State Disability Insurance employee contribution. $0.60 a week, capped at about $31 a year.