Nebraska income tax in 2026
Nebraska has a graduated income tax with rates from 2.46% to 4.55% for single filers, spread across 3 brackets. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower your Nebraska taxable income as well as your federal taxable income. Nebraska then subtracts its own standard deduction of $8,850 for single filers ($17,700 married filing jointly). Tax credits subtracted from the tax: $176 single, $352 married filing jointly, $176 per dependent.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 – $24,760 | 3.51% |
| Over $24,760 | 4.55% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $8,250 | 2.46% |
| $8,250 – $49,530 | 3.51% |
| Over $49,530 | 4.55% |
Nebraska rules and notes
- LB 754 (2023) cut the top rate from 5.20% to 4.55% on Jan. 1, 2026. In 2026 the third and fourth brackets are both 4.55%, so they are merged here: 4.55% applies above $24,760 single/MFS, $39,620 HOH and $49,530 joint.
- The top rate is scheduled to fall to 3.99% in 2027.
- The personal exemption is a nonrefundable credit of $176 per exemption for 2026 (taxpayer, spouse and each dependent).
- The 2026 standard deduction is $8,850 single/MFS, $12,950 head of household and $17,700 joint. An unmarried filer who is 65+ or blind adds $2,050 per condition.
- Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Nebraska income tax (since 2024).
Nebraska take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes Nebraska income tax but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Nebraska income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $940 | $33,380 | $1,283.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,395 | $40,960 | $1,575.37 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 |
| $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 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Nebraska
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $513.16 | $1,026.31 | $26,684 | $12.83 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $665.24 | $1,330.47 | $34,592 | $16.63 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $816.84 | $1,633.67 | $42,476 | $20.42 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $968.44 | $1,936.87 | $50,359 | $24.21 |
Nebraska vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Nebraska. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, Nebraska ranks #24 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,538 in Oregon to $61,593 in states without a wage tax; the median is $59,005.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 | — |
| South Dakota | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$2,533 |
| Wyoming | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$2,533 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284.40 | +$335 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | −$55 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | $59,001 | $2,269.27 | −$59 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,238.74 | −$852 |
Neighboring state calculators: South Dakota, Wyoming, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Nebraska paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- Nebraska income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Nebraska takes home about $59,060 a year in 2026, or $2,271.52 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,533 of Nebraska income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Yes. Nebraska has a graduated income tax with rates from 2.46% to 4.55% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $2,533 a year, or $97.42 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 3.38% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Nebraska?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Nebraska income tax, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $34,592 a year, or $1,330.47 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $16.63 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in Nebraska compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $59,060 a year in Nebraska. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,207 to $61,593; South Dakota (the highest nearby) is $2,533 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.