What $60,000, $100,000, and $150,000 keep in Iowa
Single filer, no 401(k), no pre-tax health premium, biweekly pay. Federal tax uses the 2026 standard deduction of $16,100.
| Gross | Federal | FICA | Iowa | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,148 | $76,032 | $2,924 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,048 | $108,743 | $4,182 |
Texas, on the same $75,000 salary, keeps $61,593 because it has no wage income tax. Use compare if you want two states side by side, or the full ranking.
Questions about a Iowa paycheck
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Iowa?
In this 2026 estimate, a single filer with no 401(k) keeps $59,394 a year in Iowa, about $2,284 on each biweekly paycheck. Federal income tax is $7,670. Iowa income tax is $2,198. Local city or county tax is not included.
Does Iowa tax wages?
Iowa taxes wages at a flat 3.80% after its deduction.