Iowa taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Iowa, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Iowa at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 3.8% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,628 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,762 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 15th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Iowa taxes wages
Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.8%.
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
- Personal credit: $40
Take-home pay in Iowa by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,452 | $2,788 |
| $60,000 | $48,762 | $4,063 |
| $80,000 | $62,722 | $5,227 |
| $100,000 | $76,032 | $6,336 |
| $150,000 | $108,743 | $9,062 |
Iowa and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3.8% | $48,762 | $7.25 |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $47,565 | $15.00 |
| Minnesota | 5.35%–9.85% | $47,833 | $11.41 |
| Missouri | 2%–4.7% | $48,543 | $15.00 |
| Nebraska | 2.46%–4.55% | $48,540 | $15.00 |
| South Dakota | none | $50,390 | $11.85 |
| Wisconsin | 3.5%–7.65% | $48,320 | $7.25 |
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