Does Montana have a state income tax?

Montana taxes individual income with a progressive state income tax with a top marginal rate of 5.9%.

What is the minimum wage in Montana in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Montana is $10.85/hour. Drops to 5.4% in 2027; no tip credit.

Montana Taxes 2026 — Income Tax, Sales Tax & Minimum Wage

5.9%Income tax

NoneState sales tax

$10.852026 min wage

2026Tax year

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Income Tax

Montana uses a progressive rate schedule; the highest marginal rate is 5.9% (applies only to income in the top bracket, not all income).

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Sales Tax

Montana has no statewide sales tax.

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2026 Minimum Wage

$10.85/hour. Drops to 5.4% in 2027; no tip credit

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Tax Filing Notes

File the Montana state return in addition to your federal return; brackets are based on taxable income with state-specific adjustments.

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How Montana compares

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Compare income tax, sales tax, and minimum wage across every state.

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Federal Tax Estimator

2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction.

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Montana 2026 — FAQ

What is the 2026 minimum wage in Montana?

$10.85/hour. Drops to 5.4% in 2027; no tip credit

Is Montana income tax high or low compared to other states?

Montana's top rate of 5.9% ranks in the middle of states with an income tax.

Do local taxes add to these rates?

Property taxes and, in some states, county levies still apply — sales tax is not the only consumption tax.

Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Montana revenue department before relying on them.