What Is the 22% Tax Bracket?

The 22% federal income tax bracket is one of the most common tax rates applied to middle-income earners in the United States. In 2024, this bracket applies to:

Being in the 22% bracket doesn’t mean all your income is taxed at 22%. Only the portion that falls into this range is taxed at that rate. Income below that is taxed at lower rates.

Understanding where your income lands helps with planning — from adjusting your withholdings to maximizing retirement contributions.

Use our calculator to see how much of your income falls into each bracket.