Wisconsin taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Wisconsin, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Wisconsin at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 3.5%–7.65% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $2,070 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,320 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 28th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Wisconsin taxes wages
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 – $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 – $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
- Standard deduction (single): $13,960, reduced as income rises
- Personal exemption: $700
Rules that change the math in Wisconsin
The standard deduction shrinks as you earn more. It starts at $13,960 and falls once income passes $20,120, reaching zero at about $136,500. A raise in that range is taxed a little more heavily than the bracket rate suggests.
Take-home pay in Wisconsin by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,236 | $2,770 |
| $60,000 | $48,320 | $4,027 |
| $80,000 | $61,870 | $5,156 |
| $100,000 | $74,752 | $6,229 |
| $150,000 | $106,482 | $8,873 |
Wisconsin and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3.5%–7.65% | $48,320 | $7.25 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $48,762 | $7.25 |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $47,565 | $15.00 |
| Michigan | 4.25% | $48,091 | $13.73 |
| Minnesota | 5.35%–9.85% | $47,833 | $11.41 |
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