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Iowa Paycheck Calculator

Iowa has a flat 3.8% income tax. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Iowa income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,021.13

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,549 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Iowa income tax
− $71.47
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,021.13

Effective tax rate

19.2%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Iowa's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Iowa income tax

Flat 3.8%

Every taxable dollar is taxed at the same rate. The first $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in Iowa

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,579$41,06717.9%
$75,000$2,283$59,35420.9%
$100,000$2,923$75,99224.0%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Iowa have a state income tax?+

Yes. Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8% (2025 rate) after a $16,100 deduction for single filers.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Iowa?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,283 per check, or $59,354 a year. That is 20.9% of gross going to federal income tax, Iowa income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Iowa?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Iowa state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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