Create accurate paystubs for New Jersey employees with Progressive 6.37% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| New Jersey State Income Tax | 6.37% | State | Progressive rate |
| NJ Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) | 0.26% | State | Employee-paid disability insurance • Wage base: $165,400 |
| NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI) | 0.06% | Special | Employee share of paid family/medical leave program |
| NJ Employee Unemployment Insurance/Workforce Development/Supplemental Workforce Fund | 0.3825% | State | Employee contribution to state unemployment insurance |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 – $20,000 |
| 1.75% | $20,000 – $35,000 |
| 3.5% | $35,000 – $40,000 |
| 5.525% | $40,000 – $75,000 |
| 6.37% | $75,000 – $500,000 |
| 8.97% | $500,000 – $1,000,000 |
| 10.75% | $1,000,000 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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New Jersey has one of the most complex employee-side payroll deduction systems, with separate withholdings for SUI, SDI/TDI, FLI, and state income tax. The combined employee payroll deductions can be significant.
New Jersey uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 6.37%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, New Jersey workers typically see 7 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide a statement showing gross pay, itemized deductions (including taxes, insurance, etc.), and net pay.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly.
A typical New Jersey paystub includes 7 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), New Jersey State Income Tax (6.37%), NJ Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) (0.26%), NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI) (0.06%), NJ Employee Unemployment Insurance/Workforce Development/Supplemental Workforce Fund (0.3825%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
New Jersey has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 1.4% to 10.75%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation for exact rates.
NJ Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) is a state-mandated disability insurance program. Employees in New Jersey contribute 0.26% of their wages to fund short-term disability benefits. This deduction appears as a separate line item on your paystub.
NJ Family Leave Insurance (FLI) is a state program that provides paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Employees contribute 0.06% of their wages. This deduction appears on your paystub as a separate withholding.
The current minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.49 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
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You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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