Nebraska Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Nebraska after federal income tax, Nebraska state income tax, and FICA.
Estimate
Nebraska has not yet published its 2026 income-tax rate schedule. This estimate uses the final 2025 schedule; under LB 754 the top rate is scheduled to fall to 4.55% for 2026 (from 5.20%), so your actual 2026 Nebraska tax will be modestly lower than shown.
You keep 75% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$4,274.83
- Gross income
- $100,000
- State standard deduction
- −$8,600
- Nebraska taxable income
- $91,400
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$4,030 | 2.46% | $99 |
| $4,030–$24,120 | 3.51% | $705 |
| $24,120–$38,870 | 5.01% | $739 |
| $38,870+ | 5.2% | $2,732 |
| Total | $4,275 | |
Source:Nebraska Department of Revenue — 2025 Tax Calculation Schedule (1040N income-tax return schedule)fetched June 21, 2026(estimate)
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 21, 2026Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue — 2025 Individual Income Tax: Tax Calculation Schedule (1040N) + standard deduction (Booklet)
Estimate
Nebraska has not yet published its 2026 income-tax rate schedule. This estimate uses the final 2025 schedule; under LB 754 the top rate is scheduled to fall to 4.55% for 2026 (from 5.20%), so your actual 2026 Nebraska tax will be modestly lower than shown.
Nebraska income tax, explained
Nebraska is phasing down its income tax. For 2026 the top rate is 4.55% (down from 5.20%, on the way to 3.99% in 2027), applied through three brackets: 2.46%, 3.51%, and 4.55%.
Single filers reach the top 4.55% rate above $18,000 of taxable income; married couples filing jointly above $36,000. Nebraska's standard deduction for 2026 is $8,600 for single filers and $17,200 for joint filers.
Nebraska income tax brackets (2025 schedule)
Marginal rates for single filers — each rate applies only to the income within its range.
Single filers · 2025 schedule — 2026 pending
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2.46% | $0 – $4,030 |
| 3.51% | $4,030 – $24,120 |
| 5.01% | $24,120 – $38,870 |
| 5.2% | $38,870 and up |
Example take-home pay in Nebraska
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,675 | $3,825 | $40,680 | $3,390 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,975 | $5,738 | $58,618 | $4,885 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,275 | $7,650 | $74,905 | $6,242 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nebraska's income tax rate for 2026?
- Nebraska has three brackets for 2026 — 2.46%, 3.51%, and a top 4.55% (down from 5.20%). The top rate is scheduled to fall to 3.99% in 2027.
- What is Nebraska's standard deduction for 2026?
- $8,600 for single filers and married filing separately, $17,200 for married filing jointly, and $12,600 for head of household.
- Is Nebraska's income tax going down?
- Yes. Under LB 754 the top rate has been dropping each year — 5.20% in 2025, 4.55% in 2026, and 3.99% scheduled for 2027.
Compare other states
Where you live changes your take-home pay. Compare similar states and popular no-income-taxdestinations — a common check when you’re weighing a move:
- Alabamaup to 5.0%
- Arkansasup to 3.7%
- Californiaup to 13.3%
- Connecticutup to 6.99%
- TexasNo tax
- FloridaNo tax
Side-by-side comparisons
Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.