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State Code: IA 3.80% Flat Tax

Iowa Paycheck Calculator

Iowa reformed its income tax system to transition into a flat 3.8% rate for all taxpayers. Use our interactive paycheck tool below to estimate your take-home pay, federal deductions, and local withholdings.

Minimum Wage $7.25 / hr
Average Salary $53,520 / yr
Cost of Living 89.7 / 100 avg
State Capital Des Moines
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Tax Law Reviewer Licensed CPA / EA
David R. Vance, CPA, EA

Master of Science in Taxation (UIUC) • Admitted to Practice Before the IRS

October 2026 (Tax Year 2026 Rules)
IRS Pub 15-T & State Tables Verified

Paycheck & Tax Calculator2026 IRS Rules

Real-time take-home calculations, federal withholdings, FICA/SECA, and Iowa state taxes.

$/hr
40 hrs/week
Standard Deduction (2026):$16,100 (Single Filer)
Tax Category:W-2 Wage Earner (7.65% FICA)
Iowa State Tax:Flat 3.80%
Estimated Net Take-Home in IowaEffective: 19.3%
$1,615/ biweekly check

or $807/wk • $3,499/mo • $41,986/yr

Take-Home (80.7%)Taxes & Deductions (19.3%)
Federal Withholding:$4,060 /yr
State Withholding:$1,976 /yr
FICA Taxes (7.65%):$3,978 /yr
Gross Annual Income:$52,000 /yr
Max Rent (30% Rule)$1,050/mo
Recommended Savings$700/mo

Popular Hourly Rates in Iowa (After Taxes)

Select an exact hourly rate to view its full weekly, monthly, and annual take-home schedule:

$10 / hr $20,800 / yr View Breakdown → $12 / hr $24,960 / yr View Breakdown → $13 / hr $27,040 / yr View Breakdown → $14 / hr $29,120 / yr View Breakdown → $15 / hr $31,200 / yr View Breakdown → $18 / hr $37,440 / yr View Breakdown → $20 / hr $41,600 / yr View Breakdown → $22 / hr $45,760 / yr View Breakdown → $25 / hr $52,000 / yr View Breakdown → $28 / hr $58,240 / yr View Breakdown → $30 / hr $62,400 / yr View Breakdown → $35 / hr $72,800 / yr View Breakdown → $40 / hr $83,200 / yr View Breakdown → $50 / hr $104,000 / yr View Breakdown → $60 / hr $124,800 / yr View Breakdown → $75 / hr $156,000 / yr View Breakdown → $100 / hr $208,000 / yr View Breakdown →

How Income Tax Works in Iowa

Iowa utilizes a flat personal income tax rate of 3.80%.

Unlike federal progressive brackets, every dollar of taxable income earned in Iowa is assessed at the exact same percentage, making annual paycheck planning and withholding estimations straightforward.

Cross-State Tax Comparison: Iowa vs. Neighbors

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Official Regulatory & Statutory Sources

All paycheck formulas, standard deductions, and tax brackets on this page are cross-checked against official U.S. government publications:

IRS.gov (Internal Revenue Service) ↗
Publication 15-T: Federal Withholding Tables & Form W-4 Rules
SSA.gov (Social Security Admin) ↗
2026 OASDI Maximum Contribution Base ($184,500 Statutory Cap)
Iowa Dept of Revenue ↗
Official State Individual Tax Tables & Minimum Wage
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Tax Authority & Statutory Verification Verified for 2026 Tax Season
Last Audited: October 2026

Calculations on this page are modeled using official federal and state statutory tables, including:

  • • IRS Rev. Proc. & Pub 15-T: 2026 Federal tax brackets & $16,100 standard deduction
  • • SSA OASDI Wage Ceiling: Social Security tax capped at $184,500
  • • IRC § 3402 & § 1401: Federal payroll withholding & SECA self-employment tax
  • • Iowa Department of Revenue: Statutory income tax schedules
Reviewed & fact-checked by CPA & Tax Research Modeling Unit. Read calculation methodology & citations →