Wisconsin paycheck calculator
Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.5% up to a top rate of 7.65%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Wisconsin has about $113.21 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,255.73 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Wisconsin · 2026Take-home pay $1,858.47 per paycheck, $48,320.26 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 |
| Wisconsin income tax | −79.60 | −2,069.60 |
| Take-home pay | 1,858.47 | 48,320.26 |
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.
Wisconsin paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 3.5% to a top rate of 7.65% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 – $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 – $332,720 | 5.3% |
| $332,720 and up | 7.65% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,150 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 – $69,260 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 – $443,630 | 5.3% |
| $443,630 and up | 7.65% |
Wisconsin's own withholding formula differs slightly; head of household uses the single brackets here.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $14,660
- Married filing jointly
- $27,240
- Each dependent: a further $700 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Wisconsin cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Wisconsin has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Wisconsin, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $41.69 | $1,278.31 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $113.21 | $2,255.73 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $281.13 | $4,095.45 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.71% of a $40,000 salary, 3.92% of a $75,000 salary, 4.87% 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.
Wisconsin paycheck FAQ
Does Wisconsin have a state income tax?
Yes. Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.5% up to a top rate of 7.65%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $14,660 (single / head of household), $27,240 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Wisconsin?
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 $79.60 to Wisconsin income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,858.47.
What deductions and exemptions does Wisconsin allow?
Wisconsin withholding allows $14,660 for single / head of household; $27,240 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $700.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Wisconsin has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.