How Rhode Island taxes your paycheck
Three brackets of 3.75%, 4.75%, and 5.99%, the same for every filing status.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $82,050 | 3.75% |
| $82,050 to $186,450 | 4.75% |
| Over $186,450 | 5.99% |
Head of household is estimated with the single deduction. Deductions and exemptions phase out at high incomes.
Other Rhode Island payroll deductions
Besides income tax, Rhode Island requires these employee-paid deductions. They show up on your pay stub under the abbreviation in the first column.
| On your stub | Program | 2026 employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RI TDI | Temporary Disability Insurance (includes Temporary Caregiver Insurance)1.1% on the first $100,000 for 2026; maximum $1,100. | 1.1% | $100,000 |
Not sure what these are? Our guide to SDI and paid leave deductions explains each one.
Example: $60,000 salary in Rhode Island
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks) on a $60,000 salary, with no 401(k) or health premiums, takes home about $1,849.88 per paycheck, or $48,097 a year.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 |
| Rhode Island income tax | -$62.81 |
| RI TDI | -$25.38 |
| Net pay | $1,849.88 |
Rhode Island pay stub and payday rules
Rhode Island requires a statement of hours, earnings, and deductions on every regular payday. Electronic statements are allowed, and employees can get a paper copy at no cost.
- Hours worked
- Gross earnings
- Each deduction and its basis
- Net pay
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-2.1. Every state compared in our pay stub requirements by state guide.
Pay frequency: Weekly; employers may pay biweekly or semimonthly with state approval.
Minimum wage: $16.00 per hour.
Rhode Island Paycheck FAQs
Yes. Three brackets of 3.75%, 4.75%, and 5.99%, the same for every filing status.
For a single filer paid every two weeks on a $60,000 salary with no pre-tax deductions, our 2026 estimate is $2,307.69 gross and $1,849.88 take-home per paycheck. About 19.8% of gross goes to taxes: $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare, $62.81 Rhode Island income tax, plus $25.38 RI TDI.
$16.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026.
Rhode Island requires a statement of hours, earnings, and deductions on every regular payday. Electronic statements are allowed, and employees can get a paper copy at no cost. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-2.1)
Weekly; employers may pay biweekly or semimonthly with state approval.
Temporary Disability Insurance (includes Temporary Caregiver Insurance) (RI TDI): 1.1% of wages up to $100,000 a year.