Last updated: September 2026

Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator

A single filer earning $75,000 in Wisconsin keeps about $58,649 a year, or $2,256 every two weeks, after about $2,944 in Wisconsin income tax. Wisconsin has no local income tax and no state disability or paid leave deduction, so state income tax is the only state line on the stub.

Wisconsin tax data current for 2025 & 2026 · 2027 available as a projection · Updated for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Medicare (1.45%) — —
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Estimates federal, state, and select city taxes. Actual withholding may vary.

Wisconsin Salary After Taxes at Common Pay Levels (2026)

Salary after taxes for a single filer in Wisconsin: this table estimates take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%), and Wisconsin state income tax. Based on the 2026 IRS tax tables and the Wisconsin state 2026 tax schedule.

Annual Salary Federal Tax FICA WI Tax Take-Home Effective Rate
$40,000 $2,620 $3,060 $1,084 $33,236 16.9%
$60,000 $5,020 $4,590 $2,070 $48,320 19.5%
$80,000 $8,770 $6,120 $3,240 $61,870 22.7%
$100,000 $13,170 $7,650 $4,428 $74,752 25.2%
$150,000 $24,734 $11,475 $7,309 $106,482 29%
$200,000 $36,734 $14,339 $9,959 $138,968 30.5%

Single filer, no pre-tax deductions. Assumes year-round wages; standard deduction applied. The federal brackets, standard deduction and Social Security wage base behind these figures are on the 2026 tax figures page.

Wisconsin Take-Home Pay by Pay Frequency (2026)

The same Wisconsin take-home figures divided across common pay schedules — what actually lands in your account each payday, after federal tax, FICA, and Wisconsin state income tax.

Annual Salary Weekly52/yr Biweekly26/yr Semi-Monthly24/yr Monthly12/yr
$40,000 $639 $1,278 $1,385 $2,770
$60,000 $929 $1,858 $2,013 $4,027
$80,000 $1,190 $2,380 $2,578 $5,156
$100,000 $1,438 $2,875 $3,115 $6,229
$150,000 $2,048 $4,095 $4,437 $8,873
$200,000 $2,672 $5,345 $5,790 $11,581

Biweekly and semi-monthly are not the same thing. Biweekly means every other Friday — 26 paychecks a year, so two months each year contain three paydays. Semi-monthly means twice a month (often the 15th and the last day) — 24 slightly larger paychecks. On a $40,000 salary in Wisconsin, that difference is about $107 per check. Annual take-home is identical either way.

Single filer, no pre-tax deductions. Divides annual take-home evenly; real paychecks vary slightly with withholding rounding and benefit deductions.

What's different about a Wisconsin paycheck

Bonuses: a flat rate based on your salary

Employers can add a bonus to regular pay and withhold on the total, or use Wisconsin's approved flat percentages, which depend on your estimated annual salary: $0 to $12,760, 3.54%; $12,760 to $25,520, 4.65%; $25,520 to $280,950, 5.3%; $280,950 and over, 7.65%. On a $75,000 salary a $10,000 bonus at 5.3%, with the federal 22%, Social Security, and Medicare, arrives as about $6,505.

Working across the border

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan who work in Wisconsin can give their employer Form W-220, and no Wisconsin tax is withheld. Minnesota is handled differently: Wisconsin residents working there have Minnesota tax withheld instead of Wisconsin tax, and must make Wisconsin estimated payments if they expect to owe $500 or more.

The WT-4 and extra withholding

Every new employee gives each employer a Form WT-4. If you want more withheld than the form produces, for example because a spouse also works, you can request an additional amount each pay period on the WT-4 or in writing.

Why a raise can cost a bit more in tax than you expect

Because the standard deduction shrinks by 12% of each extra dollar of income for a single filer, a raise in the 5.3% bracket is effectively taxed at about 5.94% by Wisconsin until the deduction runs out, around $136,000 of income.

Minimum wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate. Full-time that is $15,080 a year.

For the annual picture, including capital gains, credits, and filing deadlines, see the Wisconsin income tax calculator.

Wisconsin Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Tax RateSingle FilerMarried Filing Jointly
3.5%$0 – $15,110$0 – $20,150
4.4%$15,110 – $51,950$20,150 – $69,260
5.3%$51,950 – $332,720$69,260 – $443,630
7.65%Over $332,720Over $443,630
Standard Deduction
$13,960 single · $25,840 joint Shrinks by 12% of income over $20,120 (19.778% over $29,040 joint)
Personal exemption
$700 single · $1,400 joint

Brackets shown are marginal: each rate applies only to the portion of taxable income within that bracket, not your total income. Taxable income equals gross wages minus pre-tax deductions, the standard deduction, and the personal exemption.

Top Cities in Wisconsin

The largest cities in Wisconsin, by U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2025:

  • Milwaukee — 562,407 residents
  • Madison — 286,233 residents
  • Green Bay — 106,675 residents

How Wisconsin Compares to Neighboring States

Single-filer take-home on a $75,000 annual salary in 2026, federal + state income tax + FICA only:

State Take-Home vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin (here) $58,649 —
Michigan $58,656 +$7
Minnesota $58,016 -$633
Iowa $59,394 +$745
Illinois $58,025 -$624

Take-home reflects single filer, no pre-tax deductions; SDI/PFML and local taxes excluded for an apples-to-apples comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wisconsin state income tax rate?

Wisconsin has progressive income tax brackets ranging from 3.5% to 7.65%. Most middle-income earners hit the middle brackets; the top rate applies only above $332,720.

How much is taken out of my paycheck in Wisconsin?

For a single filer earning $75,000 in Wisconsin (2026), expect roughly $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in FICA, and $2,944 in Wisconsin state income tax — leaving about $58,649 take-home (21.8% effective tax rate). Wisconsin has no state paid-leave premium and no local income tax, so those are the only deductions required by law.

What is the Wisconsin supplemental withholding rate?

It depends on salary: 3.54% under $12,760, 4.65% up to $25,520, 5.3% up to $280,950, and 7.65% above that. Employers can also withhold on the bonus combined with regular pay.

Do Wisconsin employers withhold tax from Illinois residents?

No, if the employee files Form W-220. Wisconsin has reciprocity with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.

Is there a local income tax in Wisconsin?

No. Milwaukee, Madison, and other Wisconsin cities do not tax wages.

What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?

$7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum.

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