Iowa Salary After Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Iowa take-home pay for 2026 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Iowa state income tax. Enter an annual salary or hourly wage.
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How Iowa taxes your paycheck
Iowa has a flat income tax of 3.8%. Iowa uses the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single) and a $40 personal credit.
Some Iowa school districts add a surtax calculated as a percentage of your state tax, which isn't included here.
Every paycheck also loses federal income tax (10% to 37% after a $16,100 standard deduction for single filers), 6.2% for Social Security on wages up to $184,500, and 1.45% for Medicare, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Iowa take-home pay at common salaries (2026)
Single filer, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | State tax | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $488 | $25,797 | $2,150 | 14.0% |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $868 | $33,452 | $2,788 | 16.4% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,248 | $41,107 | $3,426 | 17.8% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,628 | $48,762 | $4,063 | 18.7% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,198 | $59,394 | $4,950 | 20.8% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $6,336 | 24.0% |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,098 | $92,605 | $7,717 | 25.9% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,048 | $108,743 | $9,062 | 27.5% |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,948 | $141,979 | $11,832 | 29.0% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $8,848 | $174,334 | $14,528 | 30.3% |
Iowa income tax brackets for 2026
All filers
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 and up | 3.8% |
The calculator applies a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers ($32,200 married filing jointly), a personal tax credit of $40 ($80 married).
Iowa vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer in 2026.
| State | State tax + payroll | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 |
| Minnesota | $3,907 | $57,686 |
| Wisconsin | $2,941 | $58,651 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 |
| Missouri | $2,534 | $59,059 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 |
| South Dakota | $0 | $61,593 |
What this estimate leaves out
Every estimate assumes one earner with wages only, the 2026 standard deduction, and no tax credits. It leaves out the new federal deductions for tips, overtime and seniors, the child tax credit, itemized deductions, and pre-tax health insurance. For Iowa, it also doesn't include Iowa school district surtaxes. Your actual paycheck withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Iowa takes home about $59,394 a year in 2026, or $4,950 a month. That's after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, $2,198 in Iowa income tax.
What is the Iowa income tax rate in 2026?
Iowa has a flat income tax of 3.8%. Iowa moved to a single flat rate of 3.8% in 2025, and it stays at 3.8% for 2026. The calculator applies a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers ($32,200 married filing jointly), a personal tax credit of $40 ($80 married).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Iowa?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Iowa keeps about $76,032 a year ($6,336 a month), an overall tax rate of 24.0%.
Do cities or counties in Iowa charge income tax?
Some Iowa school districts add a surtax calculated as a percentage of your state tax, which isn't included here.
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Sources: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments (federal brackets and standard deduction), Social Security Administration (2026 wage base $184,500), Tax Foundation 2026 state income tax rates, and state revenue and paid-leave agencies, including 2026 laws that took effect retroactively. Updated October 2026. This is an estimate, not tax advice.