Idaho paycheck taxes at a glance
Idaho has a flat 5.3% income tax (0% on the first $4,811). Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Idaho rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Flat 5.3% (0% on the first $4,811) |
| Standard deduction | $16,100 single · $32,200 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Idaho rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Idaho
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,308 | $2,776 | $1,281 | $1,012 | 16.7% |
| $60,000 | $48,318 | $4,027 | $1,858 | $2,072 | 19.5% |
| $80,000 | $61,978 | $5,165 | $2,384 | $3,132 | 22.5% |
| $100,000 | $74,988 | $6,249 | $2,884 | $4,192 | 25.0% |
| $150,000 | $106,949 | $8,912 | $4,113 | $6,842 | 28.7% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Idaho taxes income at a single 5.3% rate, cut from 5.695% retroactive to January 1, 2025.
- Idaho uses the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for joint filers in 2026.
- Idaho is one of the few states that applies its full sales tax rate to groceries.
Also see the Idaho sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Idaho income tax rate for 2026?
Idaho has a flat income tax of 5.3% on taxable income for 2026 (0% on the first $4,811).
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Idaho?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,318 a year ($4,027 a month) in Idaho, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Idaho income tax ($2,072), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Idaho?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Idaho taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.