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Iowa moved to a flat 3.8% income tax and now starts from federal taxable income. Some school districts add a small surtax. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Iowa after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables3.8% flat tax2026 rates
1 · Your pay
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2 · Your W-4
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3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,875.45per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Iowa paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax3.8% flat
Standard deduction$16,100 single · $32,200 married
Exemption credit$40 single · $80 married · $40 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#14 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Iowa?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Iowa income tax−$62.62−$1,628
Take-home pay$1,875.45$48,762

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Iowa takes home about $82,214 a year ($3,162.06 bi-weekly).

Iowa take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAIowa taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$488$25,797$992.18
$40,000$2,620$3,060$868$33,452$1,286.61
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,248$41,107$1,581.03
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,628$48,762$1,875.45
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,198$59,394$2,284.40
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,148$76,032$2,924.30
$150,000$24,734$11,475$5,048$108,743$4,182.42
$200,000$36,734$14,339$6,948$141,979$5,460.72

Iowa's flat income tax

Iowa taxes all taxable income at the same 3.8% rate. Because the rate doesn't rise with income, your state tax grows in a straight line with your pay. Your effective state rate is still lower than 3.8% because of deductions and exemptions.

How Iowa compares

On a $75,000 salary, Iowa ranks #14 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $59,394 a year, or 79.2% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Iowa tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Iowa withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Iowa have a state income tax?

Yes. Iowa has a flat 3.8% state income tax for 2026. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Iowa?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Iowa takes home about $48,762 a year, or $1,875.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,628 in Iowa state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Iowa?

On a $60,000 salary, about 18.7% of gross pay goes to taxes in Iowa: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (2.7%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Iowa?

No. Iowa cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Iowa a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Iowa ranks #14 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $59,394 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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