2026 Research Hub

Take-Home Pay Research & Data Studies (2026)

Data-driven research on US take-home pay across all 51 states. All data generated from the ExactTakeHome calculation engine using IRS Publication 15-T methodology.

Best States for Take-Home PayRank every state by how much net pay remains after federal, FICA, and state taxes.Read study ->Most Tax-Friendly StatesCompare effective total tax rates and monthly net pay at a $100,000 salary.Read study ->Highest Tax StatesSee the dollar impact of high-tax states across five salary tiers.Read study ->Remote Worker Tax StudyEstimate after-tax gains from moving between high-tax and lower-tax states.Read study ->Salary Take-Home by ProfessionCompare take-home pay for software engineers, nurses, teachers, and more across all 51 states.Read study ->

All calculations use 2026 IRS Publication 15-T tables. Single filing status, biweekly pay frequency, no pre-tax deductions.

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