H-1B · Rhode Island
H-1B take-home pay in Rhode Island (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Rhode Island state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,796 | $3,900 | 22.0% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $60,318 | $5,027 | 24.6% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $73,190 | $6,099 | 26.8% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $86,062 | $7,172 | 28.3% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $104,806 | $8,734 | 30.1% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $123,514 | $10,293 | 31.4% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $150,309 | $12,526 | 31.7% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $185,875 | $15,490 | 33.6% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $225,537 | $18,795 | 35.6% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $310,527 | $25,877 | 37.9% | Details → |
How Rhode Island state income tax works for H-1B holders
Rhode Island charges a single flat rate of 5.99% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Rhode Island is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Rhode Island?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: tax.ri.gov/