Nebraska take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | 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 |
Nebraska income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 – $24,760 | 3.51% |
| $24,760 and over | 4.55% |
Standard deduction: $8,850 single, $17,700 married filing jointly, $12,950 head of household.
Personal exemption credit: $176.00 single, $352.00 married filing jointly (subtracted from the tax, not from income).
Federal taxes on every Nebraska paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Nebraska cut its top rate from 5.2% to 4.55% for 2026, and it is scheduled to fall to 3.99% in 2027.
- There are three rates in 2026: 2.46%, 3.51% and 4.55%.
- Instead of a personal exemption, Nebraska gives a $176 credit per person, taken off your tax. Each dependent adds another $176.
- Bonuses paid separately from regular wages can be withheld at a flat 3.5%.
- Nebraska has no local income taxes.
More Nebraska tools: Nebraska sales tax calculator · bonus tax calculator · overtime calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Nebraska takes home about $48,540 a year, or $1,866.91 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nebraska income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Yes. Nebraska has a progressive income tax from 2.46% to 4.55%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $8,850.
How is a Nebraska bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Nebraska's supplemental rate of 3.5%.
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