Wisconsin paycheck taxes at a glance
Wisconsin has income tax from 3.5% to 7.65%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Wisconsin rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 4 brackets (3.5%–7.65%) |
| Standard deduction | $13,960 single, phased out between $20,119 and $136,453 of income · $25,840 married, phased out between $29,039 and $159,690 of income |
| Personal exemption | $700 single · $1,400 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 Wisconsin rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Wisconsin income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Wisconsin taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,109: 3.5% | $0 – $20,149: 3.5% |
| $15,110 – $51,949: 4.4% | $20,150 – $69,259: 4.4% |
| $51,950 – $332,719: 5.3% | $69,260 – $443,629: 5.3% |
| $332,720+: 7.65% | $443,630+: 7.65% |
Take-home pay examples in Wisconsin
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,236 | $2,770 | $1,278 | $1,084 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $48,320 | $4,027 | $1,858 | $2,070 | 19.5% |
| $80,000 | $61,870 | $5,156 | $2,380 | $3,240 | 22.7% |
| $100,000 | $74,752 | $6,229 | $2,875 | $4,428 | 25.2% |
| $150,000 | $106,482 | $8,873 | $4,095 | $7,309 | 29.0% |
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
- Wisconsin taxes income in four brackets of 3.5%, 4.4%, 5.3% and 7.65%, indexed annually for inflation.
- Wisconsin's standard deduction shrinks as income rises and reaches zero at $136,453 (single) or $159,690 (joint) in 2026.
- The City of Milwaukee has Wisconsin's highest combined sales tax rate at 7.9%.
Also see the Wisconsin sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wisconsin income tax rate for 2026?
Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets for single filers, from 3.5% to 7.65% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Wisconsin?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,320 a year ($4,027 a month) in Wisconsin, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Wisconsin income tax ($2,070), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Wisconsin?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Wisconsin taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.