Nebraska paycheck calculator
Nebraska has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 2.46% up to a top rate of 4.55%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Nebraska has about $97.42 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,271.52 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Nebraska · 2026Take-home pay $1,866.90 per paycheck, $48,539.44 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Nebraska income tax | −71.17 | −1,850.42 |
| Take-home pay | 1,866.90 | 48,539.44 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Nebraska paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2.46% to a top rate of 4.55% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 – $24,760 | 3.51% |
| $24,760 and up | 4.55% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $8,250 | 2.46% |
| $8,250 – $49,530 | 3.51% |
| $49,530 and up | 4.55% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $8,850
- Married filing jointly
- $17,700
- Head of household
- $13,000
- Personal credit (single / head of household): $176.00 off the tax.
- Personal credit (married filing jointly): $352.00 off the tax.
- Each dependent: a $176.00 credit.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Nebraska cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Nebraska has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Nebraska, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $36.17 | $1,283.83 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $97.42 | $2,271.52 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $228.67 | $4,147.91 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.35% of a $40,000 salary, 3.38% of a $75,000 salary, 3.96% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Nebraska paycheck FAQ
Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Yes. Nebraska has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 2.46% up to a top rate of 4.55%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $8,850 (single), $17,700 (married filing jointly), $13,000 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Nebraska?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $71.17 to Nebraska income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,866.90.
What deductions and exemptions does Nebraska allow?
Nebraska withholding allows $8,850 for single; $17,700 for married filing jointly; $13,000 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent adds a $176.00 credit against the tax.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Nebraska?
Nebraska cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Nebraska has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.