New York Paycheck & Salary Calculator
New York has a state income tax of up to 10.9%. Enter an hourly wage or a yearly salary to estimate your take-home pay below, then turn it into a New York pay stub you can preview live and download as a PDF.
New York paycheck calculator
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,595.97
$41,495 per year after taxes
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 |
| Social Security | −$124.00 |
| Medicare | −$29.00 |
| New York income tax | −$85.04 |
| NY PFL | −$8.64 |
| NY SDI | −$1.20 |
| Net pay | $1,595.97 |
Estimate for 2026 using IRS Publication 15-T and New York withholding rates, with no pre-tax deductions or extra W-4 withholding. Not tax advice.
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
Yes
Local tax
Varies by area
New York City and Yonkers residents also pay a local income tax.
New York payroll rules at a glance
- Minimum wage
- $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 in the rest of the state
- Overtime
- 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week (44 for live-in residential workers).
- How often to pay
- Manual workers must be paid weekly; most other employees at least twice a month.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor state law summaries, checked November 2026. Rules can change and some cities set higher rates, so confirm with the New York labor department before you run payroll.
Why use Thi Pay Stubs for a New York pay stub?
Thi Pay Stubs calculates New York withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus New York's own 2026 income tax brackets, along with the additional state payroll tax. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
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Questions
New York pay stub FAQs
What is the minimum wage in New York?
$17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester; $16.00 in the rest of the state. Overtime: 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week (44 for live-in residential workers).
How often must employees be paid in New York?
Manual workers must be paid weekly; most other employees at least twice a month.
Does New York have state income tax?
Yes. New York's state income tax brackets go up to 10.9% for 2026, and Thi Pay Stubs calculates the correct amount automatically based on the pay entered.
What taxes appear on a New York pay stub?
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). For New York, state income tax is added as well. New York also has an additional state-specific payroll tax that Thi Pay Stubs calculates automatically. New York City and Yonkers residents also pay a local income tax.
How do I work out take-home pay from a salary in New York?
Choose Salary in the calculator above, enter the yearly salary and how often you are paid. It divides the salary by the number of pay periods (26 for biweekly, for example) and subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York income tax to show your take-home pay per paycheck and per year.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52. For example, $25 an hour at 40 hours a week is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 a year before taxes. Enter your hourly rate and hours above to see the take-home amount in New York.
Can I generate a pay stub for any city or county in New York?
Yes. New York City and Yonkers residents also pay a local income tax. Thi Pay Stubs accounts for this automatically based on the details you enter.
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