How Montana taxes your paycheck in 2026
Montana has two income tax brackets — 4.7% and 5.65% — after cutting its top rate and widening the lower bracket for 2026.
- The 4.7% rate now covers the first $47,500 of taxable income ($95,000 for couples), and the top rate fell from 5.9% to 5.65%. It's scheduled to drop to 5.4% in 2027.
- Montana starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction applies.
- Montana has no sales tax, and its cities don't tax wages.
Montana 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7% | $0 – $47,500 | $0 – $95,000 |
| 5.65% | Over $47,500 | Over $95,000 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Montana at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Montana taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,197 | $1,277 | $1,123 | 17.0% |
| $60,000 | $48,327 | $1,859 | $2,063 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 | $58,716 | $2,258 | $2,877 | 21.7% |
| $100,000 | $74,891 | $2,880 | $4,289 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 | $106,677 | $4,103 | $7,114 | 28.9% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Montana earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,258 per paycheck, or $58,716 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Montana taxes $2,877.
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Common questions
What are Montana's income tax rates for 2026?
4.7% on the first $47,500 of taxable income and 5.65% above that (double for married couples).
Is Montana's income tax going down?
Yes. The top rate is scheduled to fall to 5.4% in 2027.
Does Montana have a sales tax?
No. Montana has no general sales tax.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Montana?
About $58,716 a year, or $2,258 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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