Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Wisconsin take-home pay after federal income tax, Wisconsin income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Wisconsin has a graduated individual income-tax system.
2026 rates: 3.50% to 7.65%
The exact tax depends on taxable income and filing status.
Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator 2026
This Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator estimates your take-home pay from an annual salary or hourly wage.
The calculator estimates federal income tax, Wisconsin individual income tax, Social Security and Medicare to provide an estimated paycheck amount.
For 2026, Wisconsin individual income-tax rates range from 3.50% to 7.65%, depending on taxable income and filing status.
Wisconsin Income Tax Rates 2026
| Tax Rate | 2026 Rate |
|---|---|
| Lowest marginal rate | 3.50% |
| Second rate | 4.40% |
| Third rate | 5.30% |
| Highest marginal rate | 7.65% |
Wisconsin 2026 Tax Brackets
For single taxpayers, heads of household, estates and trusts, the 2026 Wisconsin tax schedule uses the following taxable-income thresholds.
| Taxable Income | Tax Calculation |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,110 | 3.50% |
| $15,110 – $51,950 | $528.85 + 4.40% over $15,110 |
| $51,950 – $332,720 | $2,149.81 + 5.30% over $51,950 |
| Over $332,720 | $17,030.62 + 7.65% over $332,720 |
Wisconsin Taxable Income
Wisconsin income tax is calculated using Wisconsin taxable income. Your actual Wisconsin taxable income can differ from your gross salary because of deductions, adjustments, exemptions, credits and other Wisconsin tax rules.
2026 Federal Income Tax
Wisconsin employees also pay federal income tax. The federal tax is separate from Wisconsin state income tax.
| Filing Status | 2026 Standard Deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of Household | $24,150 |
| Married Filing Separately | $16,100 |
2026 Social Security Tax
The employee Social Security tax rate for 2026 is 6.2%. The 2026 Social Security wage base is $184,500.
2026 Medicare Tax
The employee Medicare tax rate is 1.45%. There is no wage-base limit for regular Medicare tax.
Employers must withhold an additional 0.9% Medicare tax on wages above $200,000.
Wisconsin Paycheck Frequency
- Weekly: 52 paychecks per year
- Biweekly: 26 paychecks per year
- Semi-monthly: 24 paychecks per year
- Monthly: 12 paychecks per year
Example: $60,000 Wisconsin Salary
An employee earning $60,000 per year can use this calculator to estimate federal income tax, Wisconsin income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
The final paycheck can differ from the estimate because actual payroll withholding depends on the employee’s withholding information, deductions, benefits and other factors.
What Can Affect Wisconsin Take-Home Pay?
- Federal income-tax withholding
- Wisconsin income-tax withholding
- Filing status
- Federal deductions
- Wisconsin deductions
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Additional Medicare Tax
- 401(k) contributions
- Health insurance premiums
- HSA contributions
- Other employer benefits
- Post-tax deductions
- Tax credits
Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Wisconsin Department of Revenue — 2026 Wisconsin income-tax rate schedules.
Internal Revenue Service — 2026 federal income-tax rates, standard deductions, Social Security and Medicare.
This calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice and is not an official government calculator. Actual paycheck amounts may differ because of withholding elections, deductions, credits, benefits and employer payroll calculations.