How Oklahoma taxes your paycheck
Oklahoma cut its income tax for 2026. The top rate fell from 4.75% to 4.5%, and the brackets shrank from six to four, starting with a 0% bracket.
A single filer pays 0% on the first $3,750 of taxable income and 4.5% on everything above $7,200. You also subtract a standard deduction and a $1,000 exemption for each person in your household.
There are no state payroll deductions and no local income tax. For example, a single filer earning $60,000 has $52,650 of taxable income and owes about $2,154.50.
Oklahoma tax rates and rules for 2026
Oklahoma has graduated rates from 2.5% to 4.5%.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,750 | 0% |
| $3,750 to $4,900 | 2.5% |
| $4,900 to $7,200 | 3.5% |
| Over $7,200 | 4.5% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $7,500 | 0% |
| $7,500 to $9,800 | 2.5% |
| $9,800 to $14,400 | 3.5% |
| Over $14,400 | 4.5% |
- Starts from
- Wages after pre-tax deductions
- 401(k) contributions
- Lower your state taxable wages
- Standard deduction
- $6,350 single, $12,700 married filing jointly, $6,350 married filing separately, $9,350 head of household
- Exemption
- $1,000 per filer ($2,000 for a joint return); plus $1,000 per dependent
Local taxes
No local income tax on wages.
What this estimate leaves out
- Uses the standard deduction and $1,000 exemption from the 2025 Form 511 instructions. They are fixed amounts that haven't changed in years, but the 2026 instructions weren't published when checked.
- Extra exemptions for filers who are 65 or older or legally blind.
- Oklahoma credits such as the child tax credit, earned income credit and sales tax relief credit.
- Rates may drop by a quarter point in later years if state revenue meets targets set in HB 2764.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oklahoma's income tax rate in 2026?
Rates are 0%, 2.5%, 3.5% and 4.5%. Most workers reach the 4.5% rate, because it starts at $7,200 of taxable income for single filers and $14,400 for married couples.
What is the Oklahoma standard deduction?
It's $6,350 for single filers, $9,350 for head of household and $12,700 for married couples filing jointly. You also get $1,000 for each exemption.
Does Oklahoma tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Oklahoma starts from your federal income, so money you put in a traditional 401(k) isn't taxed this year.
Is there local income tax in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma cities and counties don't tax wages.
Sources
- Oklahoma Legislature: HB 2764 (2025), enrolled text amending 68 O.S. § 2355 for 2026
- Oklahoma Tax Commission: 2025 Form 511 packet (standard deduction, $1,000 exemption)
Figures checked 2026-10-25. The federal side uses the same 2026 rules as the main paycheck calculator, where the formula and method are explained. Found a problem? Tell us.