Nebraska paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 2.46% to 4.55% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,850 single, $17,700 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $176 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
- Brackets: 2.46% to $4,130, 3.51% to $24,760, 4.55% above (single).
- Top rate fell from 5.2% to 4.55% in 2026; scheduled to reach 3.99% in 2027.
- Standard deduction $8,850 single / $17,700 married; $176 credit per person and dependent.
- No local income taxes.
Head-of-household filers are estimated with the single schedule.
Nebraska salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Nebraska salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $523 | $25,762 | $990.85 |
| $40,000 | $940 | $33,380 | $1,283.83 |
| $50,000 | $1,395 | $40,960 | $1,575.37 |
| $60,000 | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| $75,000 | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 |
| $100,000 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904.21 |
| $125,000 | $4,808 | $91,896 | $3,534.44 |
| $150,000 | $5,945 | $107,846 | $4,147.91 |
Nebraska hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Nebraska. 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 | $513.16 | $26,684 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $604.60 | $31,439 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $665.24 | $34,592 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $816.84 | $42,476 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $968.44 | $50,359 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,239.52 | $64,455 |
Nebraska vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Nebraska and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Wyoming | $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 |
| Colorado | $2,922 | $58,671 | $2,256.57 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,238.74 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nebraska’s top tax rate in 2026?
4.55%, down from 5.2% in 2025.
Will Nebraska taxes go down again?
Yes. The top rate is scheduled to drop to 3.99% in 2027.
What is the Nebraska income tax rate in 2026?
Nebraska has graduated rates from 2.46% to 4.55%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Nebraska takes home about $40,960 a year, or $1,575.37 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,395 in Nebraska taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Nebraska?
About $75,510 a year ($2,904.21 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 24.5%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Nebraska?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $816.84 a week, or $42,476 a year.
How often are the Nebraska rates updated?
We verify federal and Nebraska rates every January and whenever Nebraska changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Nebraska 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.