Average Effective Tax Rate by Income (2026)
13.6%
Average effective federal tax rate, all filers
Summary
The average effective federal income tax rate across all US filers is approximately 13.6% in 2026. The figure rises sharply by income — bottom 50% of earners pay an effective rate of 3.3%, while the top 1% pay 25.9% effective. The progressive system means high earners pay more both in dollars and as a share of income.
Breakdown
Source
IRS Statistics of Income / Tax Foundation· As of 2026-Q1
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