Nebraska paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Three brackets: 2.46%, 3.51% and 4.55% (the top rate fell from 5.2% in 2025) |
|---|---|
| Deductions & credits | A standard deduction of $8,850 (single) or $17,700 (married filing jointly); A personal credit of $176 (single) or $352 (joint) subtracted from the tax |
| State payroll taxes | None paid by employees |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Federal (every state) | 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 |
| Sales tax | 6.98% average combined rate — Nebraska sales tax calculator |
How Nebraska taxes your paycheck
Three brackets: 2.46%, 3.51% and 4.55% (the top rate fell from 5.2% in 2025). The calculation starts from federal adjusted gross income with Nebraska adjustments, and filers get a standard deduction of $8,850 (single) or $17,700 (married filing jointly) and a personal credit of $176 (single) or $352 (joint) subtracted from the tax. Employers withhold it each payday using the state's withholding formula, so a pay stub can differ a little from the annual tax estimated here; any difference settles when you file your Nebraska return.
Worked example: $65,000 salary in Nebraska
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no 401(k) or health deductions — the calculator's starting values:
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$942.50 |
| Nebraska income tax | −$79.92 | −$2,077.96 |
| Take-home pay | $2,012.67 | $52,329.54 |
Federal: $65,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $48,900 taxable, which the 2026 single brackets tax at $5,620.00.
Nebraska: $65,000 − $8,850 standard deduction = $56,150 taxable; the brackets give $2,253.96 − $176.00 personal exemption credit = $2,077.96 (3.2% of pay).
All taxes together take 19.5% of gross pay, leaving $52,329.54.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Nebraska
| Salary | Single, per year | Single, biweekly | NE income tax | Total tax rate | Married jointly, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,380 | $1,283.83 | $940 | 16.6% | $35,816 |
| $50,000 | $40,960 | $1,575.37 | $1,395 | 18.1% | $43,700 |
| $65,000 | $52,330 | $2,012.67 | $2,078 | 19.5% | $55,366 |
| $80,000 | $62,350 | $2,398.06 | $2,760 | 22.1% | $66,759 |
| $100,000 | $75,510 | $2,904.21 | $3,670 | 24.5% | $81,919 |
| $150,000 | $107,846 | $4,147.91 | $5,945 | 28.1% | $118,119 |
Standard deduction only, with no pre-tax deductions or dependents and no local tax. The total tax rate (single) includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and state payroll contributions.
Nebraska compared with nearby states
On a $65,000 salary (single, biweekly), Nebraska ranks 22 of 51 for take-home pay, where 1 keeps the most. South Dakota, Wyoming and Iowa would leave you more each year; Kansas and Colorado would leave less; Missouri would leave about the same.
Local income taxes are left out, except Maryland's county tax, which every resident pays (3.20% used here).
| State | State & county income tax | State payroll taxes | Take-home per year | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,078 | $0 | $52,330 | — |
| South Dakota | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | +$2,078 |
| Iowa | $1,818 | $0 | $52,589 | +$260 |
| Missouri | $2,078 | $0 | $52,329 | −$0 |
| Kansas | $2,827 | $0 | $51,580 | −$749 |
| Colorado | $2,152 | $286 | $51,970 | −$360 |
| Wyoming | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | +$2,078 |
Good to know about Nebraska paychecks
- Nebraska's top rate fell to 4.55% for 2026 from 5.2% and is scheduled to drop to 3.99% in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
About $52,330 a year, or $2,012.67 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after $5,620 of federal income tax, $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,078 of Nebraska income tax. A married couple filing jointly on the same salary keeps about $55,366.
Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Yes. Three brackets: 2.46%, 3.51% and 4.55% (the top rate fell from 5.2% in 2025). On a $65,000 salary a single filer owes about $2,078 a year, 3.2% of pay.
What else is taken out of a paycheck in Nebraska?
Nothing else statewide: Nebraska has no employee-paid disability, paid-leave or unemployment payroll tax, so the other deductions are federal taxes and whatever you elect, such as retirement savings or health premiums.
Do cities or counties in Nebraska tax wages?
No. Local governments in Nebraska do not tax employees' wages, so the state-level estimate is complete apart from your own deductions.
Is take-home pay higher in Nebraska or nearby states?
On a $65,000 single salary, Nebraska ranks 22 of 51 for take-home pay at $52,330. South Dakota ($54,408), Wyoming ($54,408) and Iowa ($52,589) leave more, while Kansas ($51,580) and Colorado ($51,970) leave less.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your federal Form W-4, any Nebraska withholding certificate, pre-tax benefits and year-to-date wages. Nebraska income tax figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). Payroll contributions: sources listed above. Checked October 2026.