State and Local Tax Contributions by Undocumented Immigrants
mapUndocumented immigrants pay taxes that help fund public infrastructure, institutions, and services in every U.S. state. In 2022, undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes — a number that would rise dramatically if these taxpayers were granted work authorization.
Nearly 39 percent of the total tax dollars paid by undocumented immigrants go to state and local governments, which resulted in a total of $37.3 billion in 2022. Six states raised more than $1 billion each in tax revenue from undocumented immigrants living within their borders: California ($8.5 billion), Texas ($4.9 billion), New York ($3.1 billion), Florida ($1.8 billion), Illinois ($1.5 billion), and New Jersey ($1.3 billion).
The map below shows the state and local tax contributions by undocumented immigrants in each state. Hover over a state to see their current contributions, potential tax payments if they were granted legal status, and the tax change the state would receive. For more details, read our full report, Tax Payments by Undocumented Immigrants.