Wisconsin State Income Tax 2026
Wisconsin has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 4 brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $2,943 in Wisconsin income tax, an effective rate of 3.92%.
| Salary | Wisconsin income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $591 | 1.97% | $49 | $25,693 |
| $40,000 | $1,083 | 2.71% | $90 | $33,236 |
| $50,000 | $1,576 | 3.15% | $131 | $40,778 |
| $60,000 | $2,069 | 3.45% | $172 | $48,320 |
| $75,000 | $2,943 | 3.92% | $245 | $58,648 |
| $100,000 | $4,427 | 4.43% | $368 | $74,752 |
| $150,000 | $7,309 | 4.87% | $609 | $106,481 |
| $250,000 | $12,609 | 5.04% | $1,050 | $170,572 |
How Wisconsin taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $13,960 for a single filer and $25,840 for joint filers and a personal exemption of $700 ($1,400 joint). Wisconsin’s rates run from 3.5% to 7.65%. The standard deduction phases out as income rises. This estimate draws a straight line from the published start and end of that phaseout, which is an approximation of the withholding worksheet. Source: Wisconsin 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. Wisconsin has no employee local wage tax in this calculator.
Wisconsin tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Wisconsin paycheck calculator, or the Wisconsin hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Wisconsin minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% | $0 to $20,150 |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% | $20,150 to $69,260 |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% | $69,260 to $443,630 |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% | Over $443,630 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin income tax (this page) | 7.65% | $2,943 | $58,648 |
| Illinois income tax | 4.95% | $3,567 | $58,024 |
| Minnesota income tax | 9.85% | $3,576 | $57,685 |
| Michigan income tax | 4.25% | $2,936 | $58,655 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 | 5.3% |
| $332,720 | 7.65% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 | 5.3% |
| $443,630 | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 7.65%.
What is the Wisconsin income tax rate in 2026?
4 brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Wisconsin income tax on $50,000?
About $1,576 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 3.15%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Wisconsin income tax on $100,000?
About $4,427 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.43%.
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.