How much is taken out of a paycheck in Wisconsin?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Wisconsin and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,858.48 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Wisconsin income tax takes $79.60. Altogether that is 19.5% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Wisconsin state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single and Head of household | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $0 to $15,110 | $0 to $20,150 |
| 4.4% | $15,110 to $51,950 | $20,150 to $69,260 |
| 5.3% | $51,950 to $332,720 | $69,260 to $443,630 |
| 7.65% | Over $332,720 | Over $443,630 |
Taxable income is pay after the Wisconsin standard deduction: $13,960 for single filers, $25,840 for married couples filing jointly and $18,030 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Wisconsin
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 | Wisconsin taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $591 | $25,694 | $988.23 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,084 | $33,236 | $1,278.31 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,577 | $40,778 | $1,568.39 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,070 | $48,320 | $1,858.48 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,944 | $58,649 | $2,255.73 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,428 | $74,752 | $2,875.10 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,912 | $90,792 | $3,492.00 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,309 | $106,482 | $4,095.45 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,959 | $138,968 | $5,344.91 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Wisconsin
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 | $26,599 | $1,023.04 | $12.79 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,305 | $1,204.05 | $15.05 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,443 | $1,324.72 | $16.56 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,287 | $1,626.41 | $20.33 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,123 | $1,927.80 | $24.10 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,931 | $2,458.88 | $30.74 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,329 | $2,974.19 | $37.18 |
Wisconsin take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Wisconsin, Iowa leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,070 | $48,320 | $1,858.48 |
| Illinois paycheck calculator | $2,825 | $47,565 | $1,829.41 |
| Iowa paycheck calculator | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| Michigan paycheck calculator | $2,299 | $48,091 | $1,849.64 |
| Minnesota paycheck calculator | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,829.59 |
Sources
Wisconsin rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: revenue.wi.gov, revenue.wi.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.