What Florida taxes instead
Florida shifts the burden onto consumption and property, with tourists carrying an unusually large share of it.
- Sales tax and tourism. A 6% state sales tax plus county surtaxes funds much of the budget, and a large fraction is paid by visitors rather than residents. That tourist subsidy is the practical reason Florida can forgo an income tax.
- Property tax. Property taxes are the main local revenue source. The homestead exemption reduces assessed value on a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits annual assessment increases — which protects long-time owners but means recent buyers often pay noticeably more on similar homes.
- Documentary stamp taxes. Florida taxes real-estate transfers and certain financial documents, so buying property carries closing costs that residents of other states may not expect.
None of this touches your paycheck — the calculator above shows federal tax and FICA only, because that is genuinely all Florida withholds. The catch is that a bigger paycheck is not the same as a lower total burden: what the state skips on income it generally collects somewhere else. Compare against a state that does tax income using the state paycheck calculators.
Top Cities in Florida
The largest cities in Florida, by U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2025:
- Jacksonville — 1,017,689 residents
- Miami — 489,812 residents
- Tampa — 413,554 residents
- Orlando — 333,888 residents
How Florida Compares to Neighboring States
Single-filer take-home on a $75,000 annual salary in 2026, federal + state income tax + FICA only:
| State | Take-Home | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Florida (here) | $61,593 | — |
| Alabama | $58,466 | -$3,127 |
| Georgia | $58,599 | -$2,994 |
Take-home reflects single filer, no pre-tax deductions; SDI/PFML and local taxes excluded for an apples-to-apples comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida state income tax rate?
Florida has no state income tax on wages. Your mandatory paycheck deductions are federal income tax (10–37% depending on income), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 in 2026), and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200K).
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Florida?
For a single filer earning $75,000 in Florida (2026), expect roughly $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in FICA — leaving about $61,593 take-home (17.9% effective tax rate). Florida has no state paid-leave premium and no local income tax, so those are the only deductions required by law.
Does Florida take state tax out of my paycheck?
No. Florida has no personal income tax and no state disability or paid-leave deduction, and employers alone pay the state reemployment tax. Only federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are withheld.
What is the Florida minimum wage in 2026?
$14.00 an hour through September 29, 2026, and $15.00 an hour from September 30, 2026.
I moved to Florida but work remotely for a New York company. Do I still pay New York tax?
Possibly. New York treats days you telecommute from outside the state as New York workdays when your primary office is in New York, unless your employer established a bona fide office at your telecommuting location. Ask your employer how they are withholding.
How much is taken out of a bonus in Florida?
Only federal withholding, usually the flat 22%, plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare. A $10,000 bonus paid on its own check comes to about $7,035.