How Iowa taxes your paycheck
Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8% in 2026.
It starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction applies: $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.
A personal credit of $40 per person and $40 per dependent comes off the tax.
Iowa take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Iowa tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $18.78 | $992.18 | $25,797 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $33.39 | $1,286.61 | $33,452 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $48.01 | $1,581.04 | $41,107 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $62.62 | $1,875.45 | $48,762 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $77.24 | $2,156.42 | $56,067 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $84.55 | $2,284.39 | $59,394 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $91.85 | $2,412.37 | $62,722 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $106.47 | $2,668.34 | $69,377 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $121.08 | $2,924.30 | $76,032 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $150.32 | $3,436.22 | $89,342 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $194.16 | $4,182.42 | $108,743 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $267.24 | $5,460.72 | $141,979 |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Iowa tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Iowa paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Iowa is about $1,875.45 per paycheck, or $48,762 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $62.62 Iowa income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Iowa income tax rate for 2026?
Iowa has a flat 3.8% income tax in 2026.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Iowa?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Iowa comes to about $1,639.92 every two weeks, or $20.50 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.