How much is taken out of a paycheck in Iowa?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Iowa and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,875.45 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Iowa income tax takes $62.62. Altogether that is 18.7% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Iowa state income tax rates for 2026
Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 3.8%, after a $16,100 standard deduction for single filers ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly).
Iowa also gives a personal credit of $40 for a single filer, plus $40 for each dependent, subtracted from the tax itself.
Take-home pay by salary in Iowa
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Iowa taxes | Take-home a year | Per 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 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,098 | $92,605 | $3,561.74 |
| $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 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Iowa
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,715 | $1,027.52 | $12.84 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,492 | $1,211.24 | $15.14 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,677 | $1,333.72 | $16.67 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,638 | $1,639.92 | $20.50 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,599 | $1,946.12 | $24.33 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,851 | $2,494.28 | $31.18 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,694 | $3,026.68 | $37.83 |
Local income taxes in Iowa
Iowa employers do not withhold local tax, but many school districts add an income surtax, a percentage of your state tax, that is settled when you file your return.
Iowa take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Iowa, South Dakota leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| Illinois paycheck calculator | $2,825 | $47,565 | $1,829.41 |
| Minnesota paycheck calculator | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,829.59 |
| Missouri paycheck calculator | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| Nebraska paycheck calculator | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| South Dakota paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Wisconsin paycheck calculator | $2,070 | $48,320 | $1,858.48 |
Sources
Iowa rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: revenue.iowa.gov, revenue.iowa.gov, revenue.iowa.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.