Iowa Paycheck Calculator
Calculate Iowa take-home pay — federal + state + FICA.
Paycheck Details
Take-Home
Per 2 weeks
$2,355
Annual Gross
$85,000
Federal Tax
$9,025
Iowa Tax
$3,231
Social Security
$5,270
Medicare
$1,233
401(k)
$5,000
Annual Take-Home
$61,241
For estimation only. Not professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making decisions. Full disclaimer.
Iowa state income tax — what you need to know
Iowa simplified to 3 brackets in 2025. Moving to flat 3.9% by 2026.
Iowa uses progressive brackets — the more you earn, the higher your marginal rate climbs. The top rate is 5.7% on single-filer income above the top bracket threshold. MFJ brackets are 2× the single thresholds.
Iowa single-filer brackets (2026)
- $0 – $6,210: 4.4%
- $6,210 – $31,050: 4.82%
- above $31,050: 5.7%
How we compute your Iowa take-home
- Start with your annual gross wage income.
- Subtract pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, pre-tax insurance premiums).
- Apply federal income tax using the 2026 projected IRS brackets + standard deduction.
- Apply FICA: 6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 wage base, 1.45% Medicare on all wages plus 0.9% additional Medicare above the filing-status threshold.
- Apply Iowa state tax per the rules above.
- Divide by your pay frequency (weekly / bi-weekly / semi-monthly / monthly) for per-paycheck take-home.
For estimation only — state tax has nuances (local city taxes, tax credits, itemized deductions) we don't model. Always confirm with a CPA or your state's revenue department for filing.