Take-home pay in Nebraska by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Nebraska's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Nebraska tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $940 | $33,380 | $1,283.83 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,760 | $62,350 | $2,398.06 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904.21 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,945 | $107,846 | $4,147.91 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 24.5% of gross pay in Nebraska; on $40,000 they are 16.6%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Per paycheck by pay schedule
The same take-home pay split by how often you are paid. Federal and state taxes are worked out for the whole year here, so the yearly total is the same on every schedule.
| Salary | Weekly (52) | Biweekly (26) | Semimonthly (24) | Monthly (12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $641.91 | $1,283.83 | $1,390.81 | $2,781.63 |
| $60,000 | $933.45 | $1,866.91 | $2,022.48 | $4,044.96 |
| $80,000 | $1,199.03 | $2,398.06 | $2,597.90 | $5,195.80 |
| $100,000 | $1,452.11 | $2,904.21 | $3,146.23 | $6,292.46 |
| $150,000 | $2,073.95 | $4,147.91 | $4,493.56 | $8,987.13 |
A $5,000 raise on a $60,000 salary adds about $3,790 a year to take-home pay in Nebraska, $145.77 per biweekly paycheck. The rest goes to $600 federal income tax, $383 Social Security and Medicare and $228 Nebraska income tax.
Nebraska income tax in 2026
Nebraska has 3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55%, and the top rate starts at $24,760 of taxable income for a single filer. A single filer on $60,000 pays about $1,850 of it for 2026. Nebraska's top rate fell from 5.2% to 4.55% for 2026 and is scheduled to reach 3.99% in 2027.
The standard deduction is $8,850 ($17,700 joint), with a $176 credit per filer against the tax.
To set your Nebraska withholding, give your employer Form W-4N, the Employee's Nebraska Withholding Allowance Certificate. The Department of Revenue calls it the state equivalent of the federal Form W-4.
Sales tax is separate from the paycheck: 5.5% at the state level in Nebraska, 6.98% on average with local taxes. The Nebraska sales tax calculator adds it to a price.
Nebraska tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.46% | $0 to $4,130 | $0 to $8,250 | $0 to $7,700 |
| 3.51% | $4,130 to $24,760 | $8,250 to $49,530 | $7,700 to $39,620 |
| 4.55% | Over $24,760 | Over $49,530 | Over $39,620 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $8,850 single, $17,700 joint, $12,950 head of household |
|---|---|
| Credit against the tax | $176 single, $352 joint |
Nebraska compared with neighboring states
Take-home pay on $80,000 for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, computed with the same 2026 rules as the calculator, and how much more or less each state leaves than Nebraska at three salaries. State payroll deductions are included.
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $80,000 | vs Nebraska on $40,000 | on $80,000 | on $150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | No state income tax | $65,110 | +$940 | +$2,760 | +$5,945 |
| Wyoming | No state income tax | $65,110 | +$940 | +$2,760 | +$5,945 |
| Iowa | 3.8% flat | $62,722 | +$72 | +$372 | +$897 |
| Missouri | 2% to 4.7% | $62,349 | +$29 | $0 | −$167 |
| Colorado | 4.4% flat | $61,946 | −$287 | −$403 | −$606 |
| Kansas | 5.2% to 5.58% | $61,446 | −$492 | −$904 | −$1,625 |
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,760 more a year in South Dakota than in Nebraska, but $904 less in Kansas. At $150,000 the gap with South Dakota is $5,945 a year, wider.
Sales tax shifts the picture a little. At average combined rates, $10,000 of taxable purchases carries $698 of tax in Nebraska, against $539 in Wyoming, $611 in South Dakota, $694 in Iowa, $789 in Colorado, $844 in Missouri and $871 in Kansas.
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Budget with the net number: the 50/30/20 budget planner splits monthly take-home pay into needs, wants and savings. To turn an hourly wage into a salary first, use the salary converter.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Nebraska revenue department: official forms and withholding
- Nebraska Department of Revenue: income tax withholding FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Nebraska?
About $48,540 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,866.91 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,850 of Nebraska income tax. The same salary leaves $1,850 more in South Dakota. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Nebraska tax brackets for 2026?
3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55%. The top rate starts at $24,760 of taxable income for single filers and $49,530 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $8,850 single, $17,700 joint, $12,950 head of household.
Which state withholding form do I fill out in Nebraska?
To set your Nebraska withholding, give your employer Form W-4N, the Employee's Nebraska Withholding Allowance Certificate. The Department of Revenue calls it the state equivalent of the federal Form W-4.
Does Nebraska have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Nebraska is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Nebraska?
About $75,510 a year, $2,904.21 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 24.5% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare and $3,670 Nebraska income tax.
How much Nebraska income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $2,760 a year for a single filer, $106.17 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $62,350 a year.
Do you take home more in Nebraska or in South Dakota?
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,760 more a year in South Dakota than in Nebraska, but $904 less in Kansas. At $150,000 the gap with South Dakota is $5,945 a year, wider. South Dakota: no state income tax; Nebraska: 2.46% to 4.55%. Both figures are for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions under the 2026 rules.