Iowa Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Iowa after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
Take-home pay in Iowa at common salaries
These figures assume a single filer, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks. Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8%, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA. For example, a $60,000 salary comes to about $1,875.45 per paycheck, or $48,762 per year.
| Gross salary | Take-home (biweekly) | Take-home (yearly) | Taxes as % of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $992.18 | $25,797 | 14.0% |
| $45,000 | $1,433.82 | $37,279 | 17.2% |
| $60,000 | $1,875.45 | $48,762 | 18.7% |
| $80,000 | $2,412.38 | $62,722 | 21.6% |
| $100,000 | $2,924.30 | $76,032 | 24.0% |
| $150,000 | $4,182.42 | $108,743 | 27.5% |
How much does Iowa take from your pay?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, Iowa income tax comes to about $868 a year on $40,000 (2.2% of gross), $1,628 on $60,000 (2.7%) and $3,148 on $100,000 (3.1%). By comparison, the same $60,000 salary in a state with no income tax keeps that $1,628 in your pocket each year, before any sales, property or other taxes.
Iowa rules built into this calculator
- Iowa starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly) reduces your state taxable wages too.
- A personal credit of $40 (single) or $80 (married filing jointly) is subtracted from the tax itself.
- Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce Iowa taxable wages as well as federal taxable wages.
How this calculator works
- Pre-tax deductions. Any 401(k) contribution is subtracted first.
- Federal income tax. The 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is subtracted, then marginal brackets from 10% to 37% apply.
- FICA. Social Security and Medicare are calculated on gross wages.
- State tax. Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8%, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA.
Simplifications: assumes wages only, no dependents or credits, the standard deduction, and no local or city taxes. Federal figures follow IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 wage base. Rates and deductions last verified against official sources on October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Iowa have a state income tax?
Yes. Iowa uses a flat rate of 3.8% on taxable wages in this estimate.
How much Iowa income tax will I pay on $60,000?
A single filer with no pre-tax deductions pays about $1,628 a year in Iowa income tax on $60,000, which is roughly $62.62 per biweekly paycheck. Your figure will differ with filing status, 401(k) contributions and local taxes.
What is FICA?
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. In 2026 the employee share is 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages above $200,000.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Health insurance premiums, HSA or FSA contributions, local taxes, your W-4 settings, and extra withholding all change the amount. Use this as a planning estimate and check your pay stub for exact figures.
How does a 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce the wages used for federal and state income tax, but not Social Security or Medicare tax. Your take-home falls by less than the amount you contribute.