Newark Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Newark's 1% payroll tax is paid by employers, not withheld from employees — workers owe no local income tax.
Updated October 2026
| Rate | Income in bracket | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $850 | $187 |
How Newark taxes your paycheck
Newark does levy a 1% payroll tax, but it is a tax on the employer's payroll, not a deduction from your wages, and small employers are exempt. New Jersey employees see state income tax, plus the state's unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions, and nothing city-level.
Rate source: City of Newark Office of the Director of Finance. Verified for the 2026 filing year.
Newark take-home pay by salary (2026)
Annual take-home for a Newark resident with no 401(k) or health deductions, after federal tax, FICA, New Jersey income tax:
| Gross salary | Take-home (single) | Monthly | Biweekly | Married (one income) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,638 | $2,803 | $1,293.75 | $35,565 |
| $50,000 | $41,140 | $3,428 | $1,582.32 | $43,625 |
| $60,000 | $48,623 | $4,052 | $1,870.11 | $51,569 |
| $75,000 | $58,997 | $4,916 | $2,269.10 | $63,223 |
| $100,000 | $75,000 | $6,250 | $2,884.61 | $82,071 |
| $150,000 | $106,426 | $8,869 | $4,093.31 | $117,783 |
Where a $75,000 Newark paycheck actually goes
| Item | Amount | % of gross |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $75,000 | 100% |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 | 10.2% |
| Social Security & Medicare | −$5,738 | 7.6% |
| New Jersey income tax | −$2,596 | 3.5% |
| Take-home | $58,997 | 78.7% |
There is no local line at all — which is exactly why a Newark offer can beat a nominally higher one in a city that taxes wages.
Newark compared with other cities
Take-home on the same $75,000 single salary, so the only thing changing is state and local tax:
| City | Take-home on $75,000 | vs Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $58,997 | — |
| New York City, NY | $55,600 | −$3,396 |
| Yonkers, NY | $57,483 | −$1,514 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,478 | −$2,519 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,040 | −$1,957 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,371 | −$625 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,371 | −$625 |
A no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would leave about $61,593 from the same salary — $2,596 more than Newark. That gap is real, but so is the cost of living on either side of it, which is why the honest comparison is always take-home relative to rent, not take-home alone.
Hourly work in Newark
Common hourly rates at 40 hours a week, after all taxes:
| Hourly rate | Gross per year | Take-home per year | Take-home biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour | $31,200 | $26,791 | $1,030.41 |
| $18/hour | $37,440 | $31,670 | $1,218.08 |
| $20/hour | $41,600 | $34,855 | $1,340.58 |
| $25/hour | $52,000 | $42,637 | $1,639.88 |
| $30/hour | $62,400 | $50,419 | $1,939.17 |
| $35/hour | $72,800 | $57,570 | $2,214.24 |
| $40/hour | $83,200 | $64,251 | $2,471.20 |
| $50/hour | $104,000 | $77,559 | $2,983.04 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Newark have a city income tax?
No. Newark's 1% payroll tax is paid by employers, not withheld from employees — workers owe no local income tax. Newark does levy a 1% payroll tax, but it is a tax on the employer's payroll, not a deduction from your wages, and small employers are exempt. New Jersey employees see state income tax, plus the state's unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions, and nothing city-level.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Newark?
About $58,997 a year — roughly $4,916 a month or $2,269.10 biweekly — for a single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions. That is federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, New Jersey income tax. The overall effective rate is 21.3%.
Is take-home pay in Newark better or worse than elsewhere in New Jersey?
The same. Newark adds nothing on top of New Jersey tax, so a $75,000 earner keeps about $58,997 anywhere in the state.
How accurate is this calculator?
Federal tax and FICA use the exact 2026 IRS formulas with the standard deduction. New Jersey tax comes from the state's own brackets and deduction. No local tax applies. Credits, local exemptions and pre-tax benefits beyond the ones you enter are not modelled.
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