Nebraska State Income Tax 2026
Nebraska has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $2,532 in Nebraska income tax, an effective rate of 3.38%.
| Salary | Nebraska income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $523 | 1.74% | $43 | $25,761 |
| $40,000 | $940 | 2.35% | $78 | $33,379 |
| $50,000 | $1,395 | 2.79% | $116 | $40,959 |
| $60,000 | $1,850 | 3.08% | $154 | $48,539 |
| $75,000 | $2,532 | 3.38% | $211 | $59,059 |
| $100,000 | $3,670 | 3.67% | $305 | $75,509 |
| $150,000 | $5,945 | 3.96% | $495 | $107,845 |
| $250,000 | $10,495 | 4.20% | $874 | $172,686 |
How Nebraska taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $8,850 for a single filer and $17,700 for joint filers. Nebraska’s top rate on the January 2026 table is 4.55%. A personal exemption credit of $176 ($352 joint) comes off the tax. There is no local wage tax. Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. Nebraska has no employee local wage tax in this calculator.
Nebraska tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Nebraska paycheck calculator, or the Nebraska hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Nebraska minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $4,130 | 2.46% | $0 to $8,250 |
| $4,130 to $24,760 | 3.51% | $8,250 to $49,530 |
| Over $24,760 | 4.55% | Over $49,530 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska income tax (this page) | 4.55% | $2,532 | $59,059 |
| Iowa income tax | 3.8% | $2,198 | $59,394 |
| Kansas income tax | 5.58% | $3,385 | $58,207 |
| South Dakota income tax | none | $0 | $61,592 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 | 3.51% |
| $24,760 | 4.55% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.46% |
| $8,250 | 3.51% |
| $49,530 | 4.55% |
Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 4.55%.
What is the Nebraska income tax rate in 2026?
3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Nebraska income tax on $50,000?
About $1,395 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 2.79%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Nebraska income tax on $100,000?
About $3,670 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 3.67%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.