Iowa Salary Calculator 2026

A Iowa (IA) salary and income tax calculator. Enter your salary to see your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security and Medicare, and how Iowa ranks against every other state.

Updated November 2, 2026 for 2026 federal and Iowa tax rates

Flat 3.80% State TaxDes Moines, Cedar Rapids, DavenportAll 50 States Ranked

Iowa salary after taxes (2026)

On $75,000 a year, a single filer in Iowa keeps $58,743, or $4,895 a month. Iowa takes $2,850 of that salary in state tax.

Iowa salary after taxes, single filer, 2026
SalaryIA state taxTake-home / yearPer monthKept
$40,000$1,520$32,800$2,73382%
$50,000$1,900$40,455$3,37181%
$75,000$2,850$58,743$4,89578%
$100,000$3,800$75,380$6,28275%
$150,000$5,700$108,091$9,00872%

Need the per-paycheck breakdown or hourly pay? Use the Iowa paycheck calculator.

How Iowa ranks for take-home pay

Rank among all 50 states and DC (1 = keeps the most), single filer. Ties share a rank.

Iowa take-home pay rank among 51 states by salary
SalaryRank of 51Iowa take-homeBest stateGap to best
$40,000#37$32,800$34,320$1,520
$50,000#34$40,455$42,355$1,900
$75,000#28$58,743$61,593$2,850
$100,000#24$75,380$79,180$3,800
$150,000#20$108,091$113,791$5,700

See every state side by side on the take-home pay by state page. City and county income taxes are not included.

Iowa income tax rates 2026

State Tax Type

Flat Rate

3.80% flat

Std. Deduction (Single)

$0

Reduces taxable income

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $184,500

Medicare

1.45%

All wages (+ 0.9% > $200K)

State Tax at Different Income Levels (Single)

$40K
$1,5203.8%
$60K
$2,2803.8%
$80K
$3,0403.8%
$100K
$3,8003.8%
$150K
$5,7003.8%

How Take-Home Pay Is Calculated in Iowa

Your Iowa net pay = Gross Salary − Federal Tax − State Tax − FICA − Pre-Tax Deductions.

Gross = Hourly Rate × Hours × Weeks OR stated annual salary

Example:

Example: $75,000 annual salary

$75,000
= $75,000 gross

Federal Tax = Apply 2026 brackets to (Gross − Standard Deduction − Pre-Tax Deductions)

Example:

$75,000 single filer

$7,670 federal tax
= 10.2% effective

Variables:

10% - $0 – $12,400
12% - $12,400 – $50,400
22% - $50,400 – $105,700
24% - $105,700 – $201,775

State Tax = (Gross − $0 std. deduction) × 3.80%

Example:

$75,000 in Iowa

Iowa tax and payroll add-ons on $75,000
= $2,850

Variables:

Std. Deduction - $0 single / $0 MFJ

FICA = (Social Security: 6.2% up to $184,500) + (Medicare: 1.45%)

Example:

$75,000

$4,650 Social Security + $1,088 Medicare
= $5,738 FICA

Variables:

SS Rate - 6.2% up to $184,500
Medicare - 1.45% all wages (+0.9% above $200K)

These formulas provide the mathematical foundation for the calculations. Actual results may vary based on rounding, compounding frequency, and specific lender policies.

Iowa salary calculator FAQs

Quick answers about take-home pay and taxes in Iowa.

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

A single filer earning $75,000 in Iowa takes home about $58,743 a year, $4,895 a month or $2,259 every two weeks. That is after $7,670 of federal tax, $2,850 of Iowa tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare.

Does Iowa have a state income tax?

Yes. Iowa charges a flat 3.8% on taxable income after a $0 standard deduction (single).

Is Iowa a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary Iowa ranks 28 of 51 (50 states plus DC). You keep $58,743, versus $61,593 in the best state and $55,947 in Maryland, the lowest.

What can lower my taxes in Iowa?

Pre-tax 401(k) contributions (up to $24,500 in 2026), HSA contributions and payroll health insurance reduce your federal taxable income and, in most cases, your Iowa taxable income. Enter them in the calculator to see the effect.

Sources and how we calculate

Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA rates come from the IRS and SSA for 2026. State brackets, deductions and payroll taxes come from each state's revenue department. Figures last checked on November 2, 2026.

Read our calculation methodology.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.