Iowa Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Calculate your real 2026 take-home pay in Iowa after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Iowa state income tax.
How Iowa taxes your paycheck in 2026
Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8%, regardless of how much you earn. Combined with federal income tax and FICA (7.65%), this calculator shows your true 2026 take-home pay.
What comes out of every Iowa paycheck
- Federal income tax — based on the 2026 brackets (10%–37%) after the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint).
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare — 1.45%, plus 0.9% extra above $200,000.
- Iowa state income tax — as described above.
Working overtime or earning tips? The new federal deductions for 2025–2028 could cut your federal bill substantially — try the overtime deduction calculator or tips deduction calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Iowa?
Use the calculator above with $60,000 — as a single filer you'll typically keep roughly 76–82% of gross in Iowa, depending on filing status and the state brackets shown above.
What is the Iowa state income tax rate for 2026?
Iowa has a flat rate of 3.8% on taxable wages.
Does this calculator include 401(k) or health insurance deductions?
No — it estimates taxes on your full gross salary. Pre-tax contributions to a 401(k), HSA, or health premiums would lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay versus these estimates.
Are bonuses taxed differently?
Bonuses are withheld at a flat 22% federally when paid, but at filing time they're taxed as ordinary income — the same rates this calculator uses.