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Create accurate paystubs for New York employees with Progressive 6.85% 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 York State Income Tax | 6.85% | State | Progressive rate • Std deduction: $8,000 |
| NY Disability Benefits (DBL) – max $0.60/week deducted from employee | 0.5% | State | Employee-paid disability insurance |
| NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) | 0.373% | Special | Employee share of paid family/medical leave program |
| New York City Income Tax | 3.078%-3.876% | Local | NYC residents |
| Yonkers Income Tax Surcharge | 16.75% of state tax (residents) / 0.5% of wages (nonresidents) | Local | Yonkers residents and nonresident workers |
| Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) | 0.34% | Local | Employer tax in MTA district |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 4% | $0 – $8,500 |
| 4.5% | $8,500 – $11,700 |
| 5.25% | $11,700 – $13,900 |
| 5.5% | $13,900 – $80,650 |
| 6% | $80,650 – $215,400 |
| 6.85% | $215,400 – $1,077,550 |
| 9.65% | $1,077,550 – $5,000,000 |
| 10.3% | $5,000,000 – $25,000,000 |
| 10.9% | $25,000,000 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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New York has one of the most complex payroll landscapes in the US, with state tax, NYC or Yonkers local tax, SDI, PFL, and MCTMT all potentially applying. NYC residents can face a combined state+city rate exceeding 14%.
New York uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 6.85%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, New York workers typically see 7 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide a detailed pay stub showing hours worked (hourly employees), rates of pay, gross wages, deductions, allowances claimed, and net wages. Must include employer name, address, and phone number.
Manual workers must be paid weekly. Clerical and other workers must be paid at least semi-monthly. Special approvals for less frequent pay.
A typical New York paystub includes 7 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), New York State Income Tax (6.85%), NY Disability Benefits (DBL) – max $0.60/week deducted from employee (0.5%), NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) (0.373%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
New York has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 4% to 10.9%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the New York Tax Department for exact rates.
NY Disability Benefits (DBL) – max $0.60/week deducted from employee is a state-mandated disability insurance program. Employees in New York contribute 0.5% of their wages to fund short-term disability benefits. This deduction appears as a separate line item on your paystub.
NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a state program that provides paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Employees contribute 0.373% of their wages. This deduction appears on your paystub as a separate withholding.
Yes, some jurisdictions in New York impose local income or occupational taxes: New York City Income Tax (3.078%-3.876%) applies to NYC residents. Yonkers Income Tax Surcharge (16.75% of state tax (residents) / 0.5% of wages (nonresidents)) applies to Yonkers residents and nonresident workers. Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) (0.34%) applies to Employer tax in MTA district. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in New York is $16.00 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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