How Wisconsin taxes your paycheck
Wisconsin uses progressive brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%, after a standard deduction of $13,960 (single) / $25,840 (married). The standard deduction shrinks with income and reaches zero around $140k (single); the maximum is used here.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Wisconsin take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Wisconsin tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $979 | $33,341 | $1,282.35 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,859 | $48,531 | $1,866.58 | 19.1% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,859 | $62,251 | $2,394.25 | 22.2% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,919 | $75,261 | $2,894.64 | 24.7% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,569 | $107,222 | $4,123.90 | 28.5% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.