How much is taken out of a paycheck in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Nebraska and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,866.91 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Nebraska income tax takes $71.17. Altogether that is 19.1% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Nebraska state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.46% | $0 to $4,130 | $0 to $8,250 | $0 to $7,700 |
| 3.51% | $4,130 to $24,760 | $8,250 to $49,530 | $7,700 to $39,620 |
| 4.55% | Over $24,760 | Over $49,530 | Over $39,620 |
Taxable income is pay after the Nebraska standard deduction: $8,850 for single filers, $17,700 for married couples filing jointly and $12,950 for heads of household.
Nebraska also gives a personal credit of $176 for a single filer, plus $176 for each dependent, subtracted from the tax itself.
Take-home pay by salary in Nebraska
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 | Nebraska taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $523 | $25,762 | $990.85 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $940 | $33,380 | $1,283.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,395 | $40,960 | $1,575.37 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904.21 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,808 | $91,896 | $3,534.44 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,945 | $107,846 | $4,147.91 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,220 | $140,707 | $5,411.79 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Nebraska
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 | $26,684 | $1,026.31 | $12.83 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,439 | $1,209.19 | $15.11 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,592 | $1,330.47 | $16.63 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,476 | $1,633.67 | $20.42 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,359 | $1,936.87 | $24.21 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,455 | $2,479.04 | $30.99 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,142 | $3,005.44 | $37.57 |
Nebraska take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Nebraska, South Dakota leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| Colorado paycheck calculator | $2,196 | $48,194 | $1,853.63 |
| Iowa paycheck calculator | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| Kansas paycheck calculator | $2,548 | $47,842 | $1,840.06 |
| Missouri paycheck calculator | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| South Dakota paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Wyoming paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Nebraska rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: revenue.nebraska.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.