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title: "Iowa Paycheck Calculator 2026: Take-Home Pay After Taxes | TaxWren"
description: "Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in Iowa after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Iowa state tax. A $75,000 salary nets about $59,394."
url: https://taxwren.com/take-home-pay-calculator/iowa
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Iowa paycheck calculator

Iowa has a flat income tax of 3.8%. See your paycheck after every tax below.

Take-home pay every 2 weeks

20.8% total tax

$75,000 salary · Single · Iowa

$2,284

$59,394 a year · $4,950 a month

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- Social Security (6.2%): $4,650
- Medicare: $1,088
- State income tax: $2,198
- Total tax: $15,606

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.80% state

What this estimate assumes

-   Federal tax is your full-year liability, not your employer’s withholding
-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   401(k) contributions reduce state taxable income as they do federally (a few states differ)
-   No county or city income tax (Iowa has local income taxes in some areas)
-   Excludes 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 IRS and state figures.

## Paychecks in Iowa for 2026

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $59,394 a year ($2,284 every two weeks) after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,198 of Iowa income tax.

That is the 17th highest take-home pay of 51 (50 states and DC) for this salary, $335 a year above the median state.

Of its neighbors, South Dakota would leave you with more: up to $2,198 a year in South Dakota.

Iowa also has local (county or city) income taxes. They average 0.08% of adjusted gross income statewide (2023 IRS and Census data compiled by the Tax Foundation) and are not included in these estimates.

## Iowa salary after taxes

Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026.

| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [$40,000](/salary/40000-after-tax-iowa) | $2,620 | $3,060 | $868 | $33,452 | $1,287 |
| [$50,000](/salary/50000-after-tax-iowa) | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,248 | $41,107 | $1,581 |
| [$60,000](/salary/60000-after-tax-iowa) | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875 |
| [$75,000](/salary/75000-after-tax-iowa) | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284 |
| [$100,000](/salary/100000-after-tax-iowa) | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $2,924 |
| [$125,000](/salary/125000-after-tax-iowa) | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,098 | $92,605 | $3,562 |
| [$150,000](/salary/150000-after-tax-iowa) | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,048 | $108,743 | $4,182 |
| [$200,000](/salary/200000-after-tax-iowa) | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,948 | $141,979 | $5,461 |

## Iowa vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary, single filer.

| State | State taxes | Total tax | Take-home |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $15,606 | $59,394 |
| [Illinois](/take-home-pay-calculator/illinois) | $3,568 | $16,975 | $58,025 |
| [Minnesota](/take-home-pay-calculator/minnesota) | $3,577 | $16,984 | $58,016 |
| [Missouri](/take-home-pay-calculator/missouri) | $2,534 | $15,941 | $59,059 |
| [Nebraska](/take-home-pay-calculator/nebraska) | $2,533 | $15,940 | $59,060 |
| [South Dakota](/take-home-pay-calculator/south-dakota) | $0 | $13,408 | $61,593 |
| [Wisconsin](/take-home-pay-calculator/wisconsin) | $2,594 | $16,002 | $58,998 |

## How Iowa taxes changed

For 2026, Iowa raised the single standard deduction from $15,750 to $16,100. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,363 to $2,350 (−$13).

Iowa income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,750 | $16,100 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,363 | $2,350 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $59,102 | $59,394 |

Each year uses that year's federal and Iowa rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

Sources: [Iowa revenue department](https://revenue.iowa.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf), [SSA](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/cbb.html). See our [methodology](/methodology).

## Iowa paycheck FAQ

### How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?

About $59,394 a year, or $4,950 a month, for a single filer in 2026 with no pre-tax deductions. Total tax is $15,606 (20.8% of salary).

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

About $76,032 a year, or $2,924 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026.

### Does Iowa have a state income tax?

Iowa has a flat income tax of 3.8%.

### Do 401(k) contributions lower my taxes?

Yes. Traditional 401(k) and 403(b) contributions come out before federal income tax, which lowers your tax bill, although Social Security and Medicare still apply to them. Add your contributions under "Make it more accurate".

Iowa at a glance

- Take-home on $75,000: $59,394
- Total tax rate: 20.8%
- Rank (1 = most take-home): 17 of 51

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-   [$200k after taxes in Iowa](/salary/200000-after-tax-iowa)
-   [Illinois take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/illinois)
-   [Minnesota take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/minnesota)
-   [Missouri take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/missouri)
-   [Nebraska take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/nebraska)
-   [South Dakota take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/south-dakota)
-   [Wisconsin take-home pay](/take-home-pay-calculator/wisconsin)

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