How Nebraska taxes your paycheck in 2026
Nebraska uses a graduated income tax with 3 brackets, from 2.46% at the bottom to 4.55% at the top, applied after a $8,850 single-filer deduction/exemption. Nebraska's top rate is phasing down to 3.99% by 2027.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Nebraska's income tax, in context
Nebraska is on a multi-year glide path that will cut its top rate from 6.84% in 2022 to 3.99% by 2027; the 2026 top rate is 4.55%. Three brackets remain below it, and the state has moved to exempt Social Security benefits fully. Nebraska's income tax is moderate; its property taxes are what residents complain about.
Nebraska 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, after the $8,850 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 – $24,760 | 3.51% |
| Over $24,760 | 4.55% |
How Nebraska compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Nebraska ranks 28th of 51 for take-home pay, at $58,884 after $2,709 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $2,709 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Nebraska's average combined sales tax is 6.98% — see the Nebraska sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. NE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,709 | $58,884 | — |
| South Dakota | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,709 |
| Wyoming | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,709 |
| Iowa | $2,238 | $59,354 | +$471 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | +$121 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | $59,001 | +$117 |
| Kansas | $3,896 | $57,696 | −$1,187 |
Example take-home pay in Nebraska
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | NE state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,116 | $33,204 | $1,277 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,571 | $40,784 | $1,569 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,026 | $48,364 | $1,860 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,709 | $58,884 | $2,265 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,846 | $75,334 | $2,897 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,121 | $107,670 | $4,141 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Nebraska?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $2,709 in Nebraska state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $58,884 a year, or $2,265 every two weeks.
+What is the Nebraska state income tax rate for 2026?
Nebraska uses a graduated income tax with 3 brackets, from 2.46% at the bottom to 4.55% at the top, applied after a $8,850 single-filer deduction/exemption. Nebraska's top rate is phasing down to 3.99% by 2027.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Nebraska?
About $75,334 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $3,846 Nebraska state tax. That's roughly $6,278 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Nebraska?
About $40,784 a year, or $1,569 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,571 of Nebraska state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Nebraska?
4.55%. That's the Nebraska tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 34.2% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Nebraska, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.