Iowa Paycheck Calculator 2026
A single filer on $75,000 in Iowa takes home about $59,394 a year, or $2,284.40 every two weeks. Change the inputs below for your own figure.
Iowa income tax rates 2026
Iowa completed its move to a flat 3.8% and adopts the federal standard deduction, which leaves it with one of the simplest state calculations.
The 3.8% applies to federal taxable wages after a state standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for a couple filing jointly and a credit of $40 single, $80 joint, is subtracted from the tax itself rather than from income. There is no graduated bracket structure, so the effective state rate sits close to the headline figure once the deduction is cleared.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State rate | 3.8% flat |
| Tax base | Federal taxable wages |
| Standard deduction | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint |
| Credit against tax | $40 single, $80 joint |
| Supplemental rate | None verified |
Iowa insurance and other state withholding
Iowa withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
Local city taxes in Iowa
Municipalities in Iowa levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
Bonuses in Iowa
Iowa publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure. A bonus is ordinary income however it is withheld, so the final tax is settled on your return. The bonus tax calculator shows both methods side by side.
Example: $75,000 salary in Iowa
Single filer, paid biweekly, no dependents and no pre-tax deductions. Every figure comes from the same engine that runs the calculator above.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| Iowa income tax | -$84.55 | -$2,198.20 |
| Net pay | $2,284.40 | $59,394.30 |
Iowa compared with nearby states
Same $75,000 salary, same filing status, different state rules. Click a column heading to sort.
| State | Net per year | Net per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,284.40 | 20.8% |
| Illinois | $58,025 | $2,231.72 | 22.6% |
| Missouri | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | 21.3% |
| Nebraska | $59,060 | $2,271.52 | 21.3% |
2026 tax rates used on this page
| Item | Rate | Limit or threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | First $184,500 of wages, maximum $11,439 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No cap |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages above $200,000 single, $250,000 joint, $125,000 separate |
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Seven brackets, after the standard deduction |
| Standard deduction | — | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household |
| Federal supplemental rate | 22% | Applied to bonuses under the flat method |
| Dependent credits | — | $2,000 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration 2026 announcement. Verified 17 September 2026.
Iowa paycheck FAQ
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Iowa?
A single filer on $75,000 paid biweekly in Iowa takes home about $59,394 a year, or $2,284.40 a paycheck, with no pre-tax deductions. The effective tax rate on that income is 20.8%. Adding a 401(k) contribution, health premiums or dependents changes the figure.
Does Iowa have a state income tax?
Yes. Iowa completed its move to a flat 3.8% and adopts the federal standard deduction, which leaves it with one of the simplest state calculations.
What is the Iowa supplemental rate for bonuses?
Iowa publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure.
Are there local income taxes in Iowa?
Municipalities in Iowa levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
What else is withheld from a Iowa paycheck?
Iowa withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
How accurate is this Iowa paycheck calculator?
It applies Iowa published withholding rules, last verified on 2026-02-11, and the IRS percentage method for federal tax. Where a rate is not yet verified the page says so rather than guessing. Check the figure against your own pay stub before relying on it.
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These figures are estimates for informational purposes and are not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your employer’s payroll system, your year-to-date wages and your specific W-4. Federal rates come from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 announcement; state rates come from each state’s own withholding guide, with the source and verification date published on every state page. Read the methodology, or see who maintains this data.