Iowa Paycheck Calculator

Iowa Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Iowa after federal and state taxes. Iowa has a state income tax rate of approximately 5.7%.

Iowa Tax Info: Flat 5.7% income tax.

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Iowa Income Tax Guide

Iowa residents pay state income tax in addition to federal taxes. The effective state tax rate is approximately 5.7% for most middle-income earners.

In addition to state and federal income tax, all employees pay FICA taxes: 6.2% for Social Security (up to the annual wage base) and 1.45% for Medicare with no cap.

Sample Take-Home Pay in Iowa

$40k salary
$3,333/mo gross$2,662/mo net20.1% eff.
$50k salary
$4,167/mo gross$3,284/mo net21.2% eff.
$60k salary
$5,000/mo gross$3,906/mo net21.9% eff.
$75k salary
$6,250/mo gross$4,751/mo net24.0% eff.
$100k salary
$8,333/mo gross$6,098/mo net26.8% eff.

To understand how your Iowa paycheck compares to workers in other states, compare purchasing power by state. You can also check what is a good salary for your situation, or use the take-home pay calculator to run a full breakdown. Actual take-home pay may vary by state and filing status.

Based on estimated US tax rates for 2026. Searches like "Iowa paycheck calculator" or "take home pay Iowa" land on this page.

People Also Ask

How much is taken out of my paycheck in Iowa?
Iowa has a state income tax rate of approximately 5.7% for middle-income earners. On top of state tax, federal income tax (10–37% marginal) and FICA taxes (7.65%) are withheld from every paycheck.
Does Iowa have a state income tax?
Yes. Iowa levies a state income tax at approximately 5.7% for most middle-income earners, in addition to federal taxes.
How do I calculate my Iowa paycheck?
To estimate your Iowa paycheck: start with gross pay, subtract federal income tax (based on brackets), deduct Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), then subtract Iowa state income tax (~5.7%), and any pre-tax deductions like 401k or health insurance.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Iowa?
On a $60,000 salary in Iowa, your estimated annual take-home is approximately $44,000–$46,000 after federal and state taxes. Use the calculator above for your exact amount.

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