Iowa Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Iowa. Iowa uses a flat income tax of about 3.8% on wages.
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Take-home pay in Iowa by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,145 | $2,095 | $967 | 16.2% |
| $40,000 | $32,800 | $2,733 | $1,262 | 18% |
| $50,000 | $40,455 | $3,371 | $1,556 | 19.1% |
| $60,000 | $48,110 | $4,009 | $1,850 | 19.8% |
| $70,000 | $55,415 | $4,618 | $2,131 | 20.8% |
| $80,000 | $62,070 | $5,173 | $2,387 | 22.4% |
| $100,000 | $75,380 | $6,282 | $2,899 | 24.6% |
| $120,000 | $88,690 | $7,391 | $3,411 | 26.1% |
| $150,000 | $108,091 | $9,008 | $4,157 | 27.9% |
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Iowa income tax
Iowa uses a flat income tax of about 3.8% on wages. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,280 state tax, leaving $48,110 a year.
Other Iowa pay facts
- State minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 6% state rate, 6.94% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Iowa?
About 19.8% in total, or $11,890 a year, for a single filer.
Does Iowa have state income tax?
Iowa uses a flat income tax of about 3.8% on wages.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.