2026 Paycheck Estimate Guide • NM

New Mexico Pay Stub Generator & 2026 Tax Rules

Create a pay stub for real wages paid in New Mexico. Preview it free, compare the estimated deductions with your payroll records, and download a clean PDF for $7.99. Contractor payments are recorded separately from employee wages.

New Mexico Withholding Specifications (2026)

Type: GRADUATED

App Rate Summary:

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department employer tables.

2026 Graduated Tax Brackets (Single):

Taxable Income BracketMarginal Rate
Up to $5,5001.70%
Up to $11,0003.20%
Up to $16,0004.70%
Up to $210,0004.90%
Over previous ceiling5.90%
Rate-data source-check date: 2026-01-15New Mexico revenue department source↗

Sample Payroll Calculation: $2,000 Biweekly ($52,000/yr Single)

Gross Pay:
$2,000.00
Federal Tax:
-$156.15
NM State Tax:
-$56.91
Net Take-Home:
$1633.94

Illustration only: 26 equal pay periods, single filing status, no W-4 adjustments, local taxes, benefits, or other deductions. Social Security and Medicare are included in net pay. Verify actual payroll amounts before generating a record.

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New Mexico pay stub questions

Does New Mexico have a state income tax on wages in 2026?

Yes. New Mexico uses a graduated (bracket) income tax: New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department employer tables.

How much is taken out of a $2,000 biweekly paycheck in New Mexico?

For the app’s simplified single-filer example, EZStub estimates $156.15 federal income tax, $124.00 Social Security, $29.00 Medicare and $56.91 New Mexico state tax, for take-home pay of about $1,633.94. This estimate excludes local taxes, additional payroll deductions, and employee-specific W-4 adjustments. Actual withholding can differ.

How do I make a pay stub in New Mexico?

Enter the employer and employee details, the pay period and the gross pay that was actually paid. EZStub estimates 2026 federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare and New Mexico state tax, shows a free preview, and creates a PDF for $7.99.

Where do the New Mexico figures come from?

The app’s rate data cites https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/wage-withholding-overview/ and records 2026-01-15 as its source-check date. This date is not a new verification of the page. Confirm current withholding instructions with the relevant state agency.

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