Federal Tax & State Minimum Wage Reference

This primary-source reference brings together 2026 federal income-tax brackets, Social Security and Medicare figures, and the U.S. Department of Labor's consolidated minimum-wage table for all 50 states. The page records its review date and links directly to the responsible agencies.

What the tables cover

• Seven 2026 federal income-tax brackets for a single filer, shown as a general reference.
• Employee Social Security, Medicare, and Additional Medicare rates and wage-base notes.
• State minimum-wage references effective July 1, 2026, including regional or employer-size labels where the consolidated table identifies them.
• A link to Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation-and-location wage profiles instead of an unsourced statewide average salary.

Important limits before using a rate

Minimum-wage coverage can depend on federal coverage, locality, occupation, age, training status, tips, employer size, collective agreements, and later changes. Withholding depends on filing inputs, taxable wages, credits, benefits, local taxes, and payroll settings. Verify the current rule on the linked agency page before making a payroll, tax, legal, or employment decision.

Use a state paycheck calculator for a planning estimate, then compare it with official guidance and an actual employer or payroll-provider statement.