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Iowa Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Take-home pay in Iowa after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and a flat 3.8% income tax. Enter a salary or an hourly wage; the result is shown per paycheck and per year.

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Choosing a state opens its page with its 2026 tax rules.

Pre-tax deferral, percent of gross. It lowers income tax but not Social Security or Medicare.
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0%50%
Iowa municipalities and school districts tax earned income; 1% is the most common combined rate.
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Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,875.45
$48,761.80 a year
Gross pay
$2,307.69
Total taxes
$432.24
18.7% of gross
Paycheck breakdown
Per paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000.00
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020.00
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720.00
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870.00
State income tax−$62.62−$1,628.20
Take-home pay$1,875.45$48,761.80

Annual tax on these wages for 2026, spread evenly over your paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ from paycheck to paycheck.

$60,000 a year after taxes in Iowa

Quick answer

A single filer earning $60,000 in Iowa takes home about $48,762 a year, or $1,875.45 every two weeks. Of the $11,238 in taxes, $1,628 is Iowa tax (2.7% of salary).

Take-home pay in Iowa at common salaries

Single filer, no 401(k), standard deduction.

SalaryFederal taxFICAState + localTake-home a yearEvery 2 weeks
$30,000$1,420$2,295$488$25,797$992.18
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,248$41,107$1,581.03
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,198$59,394$2,284.40
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,148$76,032$2,924.30
$150,000$24,734$11,475$5,048$108,743$4,182.42
$250,000$51,304$15,514$8,848$174,334$6,705.15

Iowa income tax 2026

Iowa taxes income at a flat 3.8%, after the deductions below.

Deductions and credits

ItemSingleMarried jointly
Standard deduction$16,100$32,200
Personal credit (off the tax)$40$80

State income tax: Tax Foundation, 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets, updated for laws enacted in 2026 that apply from January 1, 2026 (Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Utah, Maine; Hawaii's 2026 standard deduction). Federal: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the 2026 Social Security wage base of $184,500. State payroll levies: 2026 rates and wage bases published by the state programs. State tax source · Payroll levy source

Local income taxes in Iowa

Iowa municipalities and school districts tax earned income; 1% is the most common combined rate.

Iowa vs neighboring states

Take-home pay on $75,000 for a single filer, 2026.

StateState + localTake-home a year
South Dakota$0$61,593
Iowa$2,198$59,394
Nebraska$2,533$59,060
Missouri$2,534$59,059
Wisconsin$2,944$58,649
Illinois$3,568$58,025
Minnesota$3,907$57,686
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?

About $48,762 for a single filer in 2026, or $1,875.45 every two weeks. That is after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, and $1,628 in Iowa taxes.

Does Iowa have a state income tax?

Yes, a flat 3.8% in 2026. On a $60,000 salary a single filer pays about $1,628.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Iowa?

Full time (40 hours, $52,000 a year), a single filer keeps about $42,638 a year, $1,639.92 every two weeks or $20.50 an hour.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Iowa?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and State income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions come out too, before income tax is worked out.