Iowa Paycheck Calculator
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Enter your salary or hourly wage to see your 2026 take-home pay in Iowa. Iowa has a flat 3.8% income tax. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $59,394 a year — $2,198 less than in Texas.
- Gross pay
- $2,307.69
- Federal income tax
- −$193.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$143.08
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.46
- Iowa income tax
- −$62.62
- Take-home pay
- $1,875.45
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,000
- Federal
- $5,020
- FICA
- $4,590
- State + local
- $1,628
- Net
- $48,762
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 3.8%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Iowa take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $488 | $25,797 | $2,150 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $868 | $33,452 | $2,788 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,248 | $41,107 | $3,426 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,628 | $48,762 | $4,063 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,198 | $59,394 | $4,950 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $6,336 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,098 | $92,605 | $7,717 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,048 | $108,743 | $9,062 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,948 | $141,979 | $11,832 |
Iowa payroll taxes in 2026
- Income tax: a flat 3.8% income tax.
- Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly.
- Personal credit: $40 single, $80 married, $40 per dependent.
- Local taxes: School district income surtax: a percentage of the Iowa income tax (after credits) set by each school district (2025 rates ran from 0% to about 18%; e.g.
Federal taxes on every 2026 paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10%–37% brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction ($32,200 married, $24,150 head of household).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
- Child tax credit: $2,200 per child under 17.
Hourly wages in Iowa
| Hourly | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Take-home every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,715 | $1,028 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,677 | $1,334 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $42,638 | $1,640 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $50,599 | $1,946 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $64,851 | $2,494 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $78,694 | $3,027 |
Salaries in Iowa
Median pay for the most common jobs in Iowa (BLS May 2025):
- Cashier$28,970
- Retail Salesperson$31,360
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,390
- Truck Driver$58,070
- Registered Nurse$78,630
- Laborer and Freight$43,490
- General and Operations Manager$87,690
- Customer Service Representative$46,090
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,640
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$36,080
- Teaching Assistant$30,510
- Janitor and Cleaner$35,380
- Office Clerk$44,310
- CNA$39,350
- Waiter and Waitress$21,000
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$48,920
- Elementary Teacher$60,580
- Sales Representative$66,760
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,160
- Bookkeeping$48,180
- Construction Laborer$48,490
- Accountant$77,440
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,150
- High School Teacher$61,200
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?
About $59,394 a year ($2,284 every two weeks) for a single filer in 2026: federal tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and $2,198 in state taxes.
Does Iowa have a state income tax?
Yes. Iowa has a flat 3.8% income tax for 2026.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Gross pay minus pre-tax deductions (401(k), health premiums), federal income tax on taxable wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), and Iowa state taxes.
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