Iowa paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Flat 3.8% income tax |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | Uses the federal amount ($16,100 single) |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $40 tax credit per person |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | None |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Flat 3.8% on Iowa taxable income.
- Starts from federal taxable income (federal standard deduction included).
- $40 personal credit for each filer and dependent.
- Some Iowa school districts add a surtax on the state return (not withheld).
Iowa salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Iowa salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $488 | $25,797 | $992.18 |
| $40,000 | $868 | $33,452 | $1,286.61 |
| $50,000 | $1,248 | $41,107 | $1,581.03 |
| $60,000 | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| $75,000 | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284.40 |
| $100,000 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $2,924.30 |
| $125,000 | $4,098 | $92,605 | $3,561.74 |
| $150,000 | $5,048 | $108,743 | $4,182.42 |
Iowa hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Iowa. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $513.76 | $26,715 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $605.62 | $31,492 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $666.86 | $34,677 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $819.96 | $42,638 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $973.06 | $50,599 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,247.14 | $64,851 |
Iowa vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Iowa and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284.40 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 |
| Missouri | $2,534 | $59,059 | $2,271.50 |
| Wisconsin | $2,594 | $58,998 | $2,269.15 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 | $2,231.72 |
| Minnesota | $3,907 | $57,686 | $2,218.69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Iowa income tax rate in 2026?
Iowa has a flat 3.8% rate on taxable income.
Does Iowa have local income tax?
Not on paychecks. Some school districts levy a small surtax that is settled on your state return.
What is the Iowa income tax rate in 2026?
Iowa has a flat 3.8% income tax. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Iowa takes home about $41,107 a year, or $1,581.03 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,248 in Iowa taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Iowa?
About $76,032 a year ($2,924.30 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 24.0%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Iowa?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $819.96 a week, or $42,638 a year.
How often are the Iowa rates updated?
We verify federal and Iowa rates every January and whenever Iowa changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Iowa Department of Revenue
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.