Nebraska paycheck taxes at a glance
Nebraska has income tax from 2.46% to 4.55%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Nebraska rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 3 brackets (2.46%–4.55%) |
| Standard deduction | $8,850 single · $17,700 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal credit | $176 single · $352 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 Nebraska rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Nebraska income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Nebraska taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,129: 2.46% | $0 – $8,249: 2.46% |
| $4,130 – $24,759: 3.51% | $8,250 – $49,529: 3.51% |
| $24,760+: 4.55% | $49,530+: 4.55% |
Take-home pay examples in Nebraska
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,380 | $2,782 | $1,284 | $940 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $48,540 | $4,045 | $1,867 | $1,850 | 19.1% |
| $80,000 | $62,350 | $5,196 | $2,398 | $2,760 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $75,510 | $6,292 | $2,904 | $3,670 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $107,846 | $8,987 | $4,148 | $5,945 | 28.1% |
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
- Nebraska's top income tax rate fell from 5.2% to 4.55% on January 1, 2026, and is scheduled to reach 3.99% in 2027.
- Nebraska's personal exemption is a $176 tax credit per person rather than a deduction.
- Nebraska's state sales tax is 5.5%, and cities may add local option sales taxes, generally 0.5% to 2%.
Also see the Nebraska sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nebraska income tax rate for 2026?
Nebraska has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets for single filers, from 2.46% to 4.55% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,540 a year ($4,045 a month) in Nebraska, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Nebraska income tax ($1,850), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Nebraska?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Nebraska taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.