Nebraska Paycheck Calculator
See what a Nebraska paycheck keeps after federal tax, FICA, plus state tax. The calculator starts at a $75,000 salary, and every input can be changed.
How Nebraska Taxes Your Paycheck
Nebraska uses graduated rates across 3 brackets, from 2.46% to 4.55%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $24,760 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $8,850.
State withholding changes go through Form W-4N, which you give to your employer.
Nebraska has been lowering its top rate on a schedule, so its rate changes from year to year.
Minimum Wage in Nebraska: Weekly and Yearly Take-Home
Under the Department of Labor's July 1, 2026 list, the minimum wage in Nebraska is $15.00 an hour. Put in a 40-hour week and that is $600.00 before tax and roughly $513.16 after it (single filer, no deductions), which works out to $26,684 across a year. About $565 of that yearly pay goes to state income tax and programs.
Working full time at that floor pays $31,200 a year, about 64% of the $48,980 median wage in Nebraska.
Check the Nebraska labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
Average Pay in Nebraska and What You Would Keep
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Nebraska at $48,980, which is 4% below the US median of $50,980. The mean is $62,400 across about 1,024,400 wage and salary jobs.
What each pay level keeps after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs (single filer, no deductions, paid biweekly):
| Where you sit | Yearly pay | Yearly net | Net per two weeks | Tax share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,120 | $25,854 | $994.39 | 14.2% |
| Median | $48,980 | $40,186 | $1,545.63 | 18% |
| Mean (average) | $62,400 | $50,359 | $1,936.87 | 19.3% |
| Upper earners (75th percentile) | $73,830 | $58,290 | $2,241.91 | 21% |
These figures cover employees only, not the self-employed, and your job title matters more than any average. Test your real salary in the salary paycheck calculator.
How Often Nebraska Employers Pay
Nebraska lets the employer designate the pay period. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the Nebraska labor department if you are unsure.
Here is each schedule for a $49,000 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), single filer with no deductions:
| Schedule | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $942.31 | $773.11 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,884.62 | $1,546.21 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,041.67 | $1,675.06 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,083.33 | $3,350.13 |
Compare frequencies in the pay frequency guide, or run your own numbers in the semimonthly and monthly calculators.
What Else Comes Out of a Nebraska Paycheck
State Payroll Programs
The calculator does not add any employee-paid state payroll programs for Nebraska.
Local Taxes
Nebraska has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions generally lower Nebraska taxable wages. See paycheck deductions.
The Nebraska Rate Table
Single-filer Nebraska brackets, estimated, after a $8,850 deduction:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 to $24,760 | 3.51% |
| $24,760 and up | 4.55% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in Nebraska
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Nebraska take-home is about $59,060 a year, ranking 23 of 51 among states and DC, $179 above the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $990.85 | $25,762 | 14.1% | $523 |
| $45,000 | $1,429.60 | $37,170 | 17.4% | $1,168 |
| $60,000 | $1,866.91 | $48,540 | 19.1% | $1,850 |
| $75,000 | $2,271.52 | $59,060 | 21.3% | $2,533 |
| $100,000 | $2,904.21 | $75,510 | 24.5% | $3,670 |
| $150,000 | $4,147.91 | $107,846 | 28.1% | $5,945 |
Border Comparison for Nebraska
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in Nebraska and its neighbours:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this page) | $59,060 | $2,533 | +$0 |
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,198 | +$335 |
| Kansas | $58,207 | $3,385 | -$852 |
| South Dakota | $61,592 | $0 | +$2,533 |
| Colorado | $58,671 | $2,922 | -$389 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Nebraska. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Practical Tips for Nebraska Workers
- Pre-tax contributions save Nebraska tax at up to 4.55%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Keep Form W-4N up to date with payroll after any move or life change.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Nebraska has no local wage taxes.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Common Nebraska Payroll Questions
How does Nebraska tax wages?
Nebraska taxes wages on a sliding scale, from 2.46% up to 4.55%.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Nebraska?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,866.91 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $48,540 a year, after federal, FICA and Nebraska taxes.
How much is the minimum wage in Nebraska in 2026?
The US Department of Labor lists Nebraska at $15.00 an hour for July 1, 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about $513.16 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the median income from work in Nebraska?
Median pay is $48,980 and the mean is $62,400 across all occupations in Nebraska (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $40,186 a year.
How frequently must Nebraska workers be paid?
Nebraska lets the employer designate the pay period. Special rules apply to some jobs, so check with the state labor department.
Do cities or counties in Nebraska tax wages?
Nebraska has no local wage taxes. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
Which withholding form does Nebraska use?
Nebraska uses Form W-4N for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in Nebraska, where do I pay tax?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Iowa and work in Nebraska, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Where does Nebraska place for keeping your paycheck?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Nebraska at 23 of 51 including DC, at about $59,060 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.