How Wisconsin taxes your paycheck
Wisconsin has four rates: 3.5%, 4.4%, 5.3% and 7.65%. The brackets are indexed, and the 4.4% bracket was widened beginning in tax year 2025, so in 2026 it runs to $51,950 single and $69,260 joint. Head-of-household filers use the single rate schedule but get a larger sliding-scale standard deduction. Each filer gets a $700 personal exemption.
2026 Wisconsin income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $20,150 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 to $69,260 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 to $443,630 | 5.3% |
| Over $443,630 | 7.65% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $13,960 | $25,840 | $18,030 |
| Personal exemption | $700 | $1,400 | $700 |
Local income taxes
Wisconsin has no local income taxes on wages.
Take-home pay in Wisconsin at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Wisconsin taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $591 | $25,694 | $988 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,084 | $33,236 | $1,278 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,577 | $40,778 | $1,568 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,070 | $48,320 | $1,858 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,944 | $58,649 | $2,256 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,428 | $74,752 | $2,875 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,309 | $106,482 | $4,095 |
How Wisconsin compares
At a $60,000 salary, Wisconsin ranks #27 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,912 after taxes. See the full Wisconsin minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The calculator applies Wisconsin's sliding-scale standard deduction, which shrinks as income rises (single: $13,960 less 12% of income over $20,120). The extra 65 and older exemption, dependents and credits such as the itemized deduction, school property tax, renter's and EITC credits are not included. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wisconsin have a state income tax?
Yes. Wisconsin taxes wages at graduated rates from 3.5% to 7.65% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Wisconsin?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Wisconsin keeps about $48,320 a year, or $4,027 a month, in 2026. That ranks 27 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Wisconsin have local income taxes?
Wisconsin has no local income taxes on wages.
What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?
The minimum wage in Wisconsin is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,912 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Wisconsin DOR - 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 tax rate schedules, 2026 standard deduction schedules, exemptions)
- Wisconsin DOR - Individual income tax rates FAQ (2025 schedules; head of household uses single schedule)
- Wisconsin DOR - News releases (2026)
- Tax Foundation - State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)