NHL Team Tax Ranking (by Home State/Province)

Important Considerations & Disclaimers:

Effective Tax is Complex: Actual rates depend on individual circumstances (total income, deductions, etc.).
Top Marginal Rates Used: Ranking is based on the top marginal state/provincial income tax rate.
Federal Taxes Apply: Players also pay US or Canadian federal income tax.
"Jock Taxes": Players pay taxes in all jurisdictions where they play, not just their home base.
City Taxes: Some cities levy additional income taxes, which are included where applicable.
Data Snapshot: Tax laws and rates can change. This data is for early 2025.
Utah Team: Includes the new Utah Hockey Club (formerly Arizona Coyotes).

Rank	Team	City	State/Province	Approx. Top State/Prov. Rate	Notes
1	Florida Panthers	Sunrise	Florida	0%	No state income tax
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	Tampa	Florida	0%	No state income tax
1	Dallas Stars	Dallas	Texas	0%	No state income tax
1	Nashville Predators	Nashville	Tennessee	0%	No state income tax
1	Seattle Kraken	Seattle	Washington	0%	No state income tax (has capital gains tax)
1	Vegas Golden Knights	Paradise	Nevada	0%	No state income tax
7	Utah Hockey Club	Salt Lake City	Utah	~4.65%	Flat state income tax
8	Colorado Avalanche	Denver	Colorado	~4.40%	Flat state income tax
9	Carolina Hurricanes	Raleigh	North Carolina	~4.5%	Phasing down
10	Arizona Coyotes (former)	Tempe	Arizona	~2.5%+	Team relocated. Low base, surcharges possible.
11	St. Louis Blues	St. Louis	Missouri	~4.8%	Phasing down
12	Philadelphia Flyers	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	~6.86%	State (3.07%) + City (~3.79%)
13	Pittsburgh Penguins	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	~6.07%	State (3.07%) + City (~3%)
14	Detroit Red Wings	Detroit	Michigan	~6.65%	State (4.25%) + City (~2.4%)
15	Columbus Blue Jackets	Columbus	Ohio	~6.0%	State (~3.5%) + City (~2.5%)
16	Chicago Blackhawks	Chicago	Illinois	~4.95%	Flat state income tax
17	Boston Bruins	Boston	Massachusetts	~5% or 9%	5% base + 4% "millionaire's tax" over $1M
18	Washington Capitals	Washington D.C.	Dist. of Col.	~10.75%	D.C. progressive tax
19	Buffalo Sabres	Buffalo	New York	~10.9%	State only (no significant NYC tax for Buffalo)
20	Minnesota Wild	St. Paul	Minnesota	~9.85%	State progressive tax
21	New Jersey Devils	Newark	New Jersey	~10.75%	State progressive tax
22	Anaheim Ducks	Anaheim	California	~13.3% (or 14.4%)	Incl. 1% mental health tax over $1M
22	Los Angeles Kings	Los Angeles	California	~13.3% (or 14.4%)	Incl. 1% mental health tax over $1M
22	San Jose Sharks	San Jose	California	~13.3% (or 14.4%)	Incl. 1% mental health tax over $1M
25	New York Islanders	Elmont	New York	~14.776%	State (~10.9%) + NYC tax (~3.876%) if applicable
25	New York Rangers	New York City	New York	~14.776%	State (~10.9%) + NYC tax (~3.876%)
27	Edmonton Oilers	Edmonton	Alberta	~15%	Provincial rate. Combined w/ Fed > 48%
27	Calgary Flames	Calgary	Alberta	~15%	Provincial rate. Combined w/ Fed > 48%
29	Winnipeg Jets	Winnipeg	Manitoba	~17.4%	Provincial rate. Combined w/ Fed > 50.4%
30	Vancouver Canucks	Vancouver	British Columbia	~20.5%	Provincial rate. Combined w/ Fed > 53.5%
31	Ottawa Senators	Ottawa	Ontario	~20.53%	Provincial (incl. surtax). Combined w/ Fed > 53.53%
31	Toronto Maple Leafs	Toronto	Ontario	~20.53%	Provincial (incl. surtax). Combined w/ Fed > 53.53%
33	Montreal Canadiens	Montreal	Quebec	~25.75%	Provincial rate. Combined w/ Fed > 53.31% (diff. fed. abatement)