Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator
See what a Wisconsin paycheck keeps after federal tax, FICA, plus state tax. The calculator starts at a $75,000 salary, and every input can be changed.
How Wisconsin Taxes Your Paycheck
Income tax in Wisconsin rises through 4 brackets, starting at 3.5% and reaching 7.65%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $332,720 for a single filer. The estimated single-filer deduction is $13,960.
State withholding changes go through Form WT-4, which you give to your employer.
Wisconsin has four brackets that reach 7.65%.
Wisconsin Minimum Wage and Take-Home Pay
The wage floor in Wisconsin is $7.25 per hour, according to the rates the Labor Department listed for July 1, 2026. Working full time at the floor means $290.00 gross each week, about $267.53 net for a single filer without deductions, and $13,912 a year. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $15 a year at this level.
Working full time at that floor pays $15,080 a year, about 30% of the $50,270 median wage in Wisconsin.
Minimum wages are revised often. The hourly paycheck calculator handles any rate, and the Wisconsin labor department publishes the current one.
Typical Wisconsin Salaries and Their Take-Home Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Wisconsin at $50,270, which is 1% below the US median of $50,980. The mean is $64,270 across about 2,941,500 wage and salary jobs.
What each pay level keeps after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs (single filer, no deductions, paid biweekly):
| Pay level in Wisconsin | Annual wage | Take-home per year | Take-home per biweekly check | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | $29,980 | $25,679 | $987.65 | 14.3% |
| Median | $50,270 | $40,982 | $1,576.23 | 18.5% |
| Mean (average) | $64,270 | $51,514 | $1,981.32 | 19.8% |
| 75th percentile | $76,350 | $59,519 | $2,289.18 | 22% |
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.
When You Get Paid in Wisconsin
Wisconsin requires pay at least monthly, within 31 days. This summary comes from the US Department of Labor and has exceptions by industry and job type, so check with the Wisconsin labor department for your situation.
Using a $50,300 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), this is what the permitted schedule pays a single filer with no deductions:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,191.67 | $3,417.04 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
Wisconsin Programs, Local Taxes and Deductions
State Payroll Programs
No employee-paid state payroll programs are modelled for Wisconsin.
Local Taxes
Wisconsin has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In Wisconsin, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
Wisconsin Tax Rates on Wages
Estimated Wisconsin income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $13,960:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% |
| $332,720 and up | 7.65% |
Wisconsin Take-Home Pay by Salary
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Wisconsin take-home is about $58,649 a year, ranking 34 of 51 among states and DC, $231 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988.23 | $25,694 | 14.4% | $591 |
| $45,000 | $1,423.35 | $37,007 | 17.8% | $1,330 |
| $60,000 | $1,858.48 | $48,320 | 19.5% | $2,070 |
| $75,000 | $2,255.73 | $58,649 | 21.8% | $2,944 |
| $100,000 | $2,875.10 | $74,752 | 25.2% | $4,428 |
| $150,000 | $4,095.45 | $106,482 | 29% | $7,309 |
Wisconsin Against Its Neighbours
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Wisconsin next to the states it borders or sits near:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this page) | $58,649 | $2,944 | +$0 |
| Minnesota | $57,686 | $3,907 | -$963 |
| Michigan | $58,656 | $2,937 | +$7 |
| Illinois | $58,025 | $3,568 | -$624 |
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,198 | +$745 |
The last column is the yearly take-home difference against Wisconsin. The state where you work generally taxes your wages and your home state may give a credit, so check both before assuming one side of the border is better.
Getting More From a Wisconsin Paycheck
- Pre-tax contributions save Wisconsin tax at up to 7.65%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Keep Form WT-4 up to date with payroll after any move or life change.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Wisconsin 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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Questions About Pay in Wisconsin
Does Wisconsin have a state income tax?
Yes. Tax on wages in Wisconsin climbs from 3.5% to 7.65% across brackets.
What does $60,000 a year take home in Wisconsin?
About $1,858.48 every two weeks, or $48,320 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Wisconsin tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in Wisconsin?
As of July 1, 2026, Wisconsin sets the floor at $7.25 an hour (US Department of Labor). At 40 hours a week that is about $267.53 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in Wisconsin?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $50,270 and a mean of $64,270 in Wisconsin across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $40,982 a year.
How often do employers in Wisconsin have to pay?
Wisconsin requires pay at least monthly, within 31 days. Exceptions exist, so confirm with the state labor department.
Is there a local wage tax in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
What state form sets withholding in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin uses Form WT-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
I commute into Wisconsin from elsewhere; which state taxes my pay?
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 Minnesota and work in Wisconsin, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
How does Wisconsin rank for take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51 (states and DC), with about $58,649 a year in take-home pay.
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.