Iowa Paycheck Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay in Iowa with simplified 3.8% flat state income tax withholding. Updated for tax year 2026.

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2026 Tax Year

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Enter your salary to see your estimated take-home pay

How Iowa Taxes Affect Your Paycheck

Iowa uses a simplified 3.8% flat state income tax for 2026 estimates.

A flat structure makes paycheck withholding easier to estimate than multi-bracket systems.

Iowa generally does not impose broad local wage income taxes.

Iowa Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Taxable IncomeTax Rate
All taxable income3.80%

Other Iowa Payroll Taxes

Iowa does not have a statewide employee SDI payroll tax. State unemployment taxes are generally employer-paid.

Federal Taxes That Apply in Iowa

In addition to Iowa state taxes, your Iowa paycheck is subject to federal taxes:

  • Federal Income Tax: 10% to 37% based on your income and filing status
  • Social Security Tax: 6.2% on income up to $176,100 (2026)
  • Medicare Tax: 1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax on income over $200,000

Tax Data Sources

State tax rates and brackets sourced from:

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