Wisconsin paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Wisconsin after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Wisconsin income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in WisconsinHourly take-home pay in Wisconsin
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$40.58 | $1,007.47 | 84.0% | $26,194 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$64.32 | $1,305.13 | 81.6% | $33,933 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$88.07 | $1,602.78 | 80.1% | $41,672 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$111.81 | $1,900.44 | 79.2% | $49,411 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$156.96 | $2,433.86 | 76.1% | $63,280 |
Salary after taxes in Wisconsin
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$83.50 | $1,545.55 | 80.4% | $40,184 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$140.24 | $2,228.70 | 77.3% | $57,946 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$191.20 | $2,854.18 | 74.2% | $74,209 |
Wisconsin deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Wisconsin · −$73.82
This is Wisconsin state income tax. It uses the alternate method approved by the Department of Revenue, annualizing your pay for the period. Here we assume 1 exemption on your Form WT-4, or 2 and the married schedule if married filing jointly.
Source: WI DOR, Publication W-166 (1/26)If your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form WT-4 with the filing status from your federal W-4 (Wisconsin only has single and married; head of household is treated as single) and your basic exemptions: 1 if single or head of household, 2 if married filing jointly (you and your spouse). No dependents and no extra withholding.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Wisconsin?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $64.32 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,305.13, or 81.6%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Wisconsin have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Wisconsin state income tax.
Are there city or county taxes in Wisconsin?
We found no local taxes withheld from employee paychecks in Wisconsin.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Wisconsin. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- Wisconsin DOR, Publication W-166 (1/26), Withholding Tax Guide — método alterno; tasas vigentes desde el 1 de enero de 2022, confirmadas en la edición de enero de 2026
- Wisconsin DOR, Form WT-4 (R. 8-23), Employee's Wisconsin Withholding Exemption Certificate — exenciones de la línea 1