Iowa Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Accurate 2026 United States federal and Iowa state income tax calculations

Interactive Iowa Tax Engine

Calculate your custom take-home salary, bonus withholding, hourly overtime, and pre-tax deductions for Iowa.

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Iowa Take-Home Pay & Salary Benchmarks

Quick Answer: In Iowa for the 2026 tax year, a single filer earning $100,000 pays ~$13,614 in federal tax, ~$2,660 in state tax, and ~$7,650 in FICA payroll taxes, keeping $76,076 in annual take-home pay ($2,926 biweekly) with an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
Gross Salary Federal Tax State Tax FICA (SS+Med) Annual Take-Home Biweekly Pay Total Tax %
$50,000 $3,962 $1,330 $3,825 $40,884 $1,572 18.2%
$75,000 $8,114 $1,995 $5,738 $59,154 $2,275 21.1%
$100,000 $13,614 $2,660 $7,650 $76,076 $2,926 23.9%
$150,000 $25,247 $3,990 $11,475 $109,288 $4,203 27.1%
$200,000 $37,247 $5,320 $13,818 $143,615 $5,524 28.2%
$250,000 $52,263 $6,650 $14,543 $176,544 $6,790 29.4%

Specific Salary Tier Breakdowns in Iowa

$45,000 $60,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000

Iowa Tax Profile & Brackets

Top Marginal Rate: 3.8% (Flat)
Bottom Marginal Rate: 3.8%
Exemption / Deduction: $15,000
Statutory Authority: Iowa Code § 422.5
Cost of Living Index: 87.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Iowa for 2026?

Iowa levies a progressive state/provincial tax with rates ranging from 3.8% up to 3.8% (Flat), pursuant to Iowa Code § 422.5.

How much is a $100,000 salary after taxes in Iowa?

On a $100,000 annual salary in Iowa, an individual single filer takes home approximately $76,076 per year (or ~$2,926 biweekly) after federal, state income tax, and standard payroll deductions.