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Income Needed to Take Home $100K in Western States

Residing in Western U.S. states requires a significantly higher pre-tax income to net $100,000. States like California and Hawaii demand nearly $145,000 annually due to their high living costs.

Study Overview: GOBankingRates analyzed the required income for individuals to take home a $100K salary across each U.S. state, with specific focus on the Western region. Full methodology details are available at the article’s end.

Alaska

• Salary needed for $100K: $130,999
• Tax burden: 23.7%

Arizona

• Salary needed for $100K: $135,420
• Tax burden: 26.2%

California

• Salary needed for $100K: $144,879
• Tax burden: 31.0%

Colorado

• Salary needed for $100K: $139,008
• Tax burden: 28.1%

Hawaii

• Salary needed for $100K: $144,939
• Tax burden: 31.0%

Idaho

• Salary needed for $100K: $141,351
• Tax burden: 29.3%

Montana

• Salary needed for $100K: $142,121
• Tax burden: 29.6%

Nevada

• Salary needed for $100K: $130,999
• Tax burden: 23.7%

New Mexico

• Salary needed for $100K: $139,547
• Tax burden: 28.3%

Oregon

• Salary needed for $100K: $148,309
• Tax burden: 32.6%

Utah

• Salary needed for $100K: $139,681
• Tax burden: 28.4%

Washington

• Salary needed for $100K: $130,999
• Tax burden: 23.7%

Wyoming

• Salary needed for $100K: $130,999
• Tax burden: 23.7%

Methodology: GOBankingRates evaluated federal and state income taxes using an in-house calculator for a single filer with standard deductions. Data is current as of March 12, 2025.

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