Nebraska Salary Calculator — Take-Home Pay, 2.46%

Nebraska Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

Nebraska's progressive income tax runs from 2.46% up to 4.55% for 2026 — the top rate freshly cut from 5.2% and still falling. Enter your salary to see your net pay after federal tax, FICA and Nebraska tax.

● Brackets 2.46%–4.55% ● Top rate cut for 2026 ● Heading to 3.99%

🌾 Nebraska take-home pay

Nebraska rules

How Nebraska taxes your paycheck in 2026

Nebraska's income tax is progressive, with the top rate cut from 5.2% to 4.55% on January 1, 2026 as part of an ongoing phasedown. The Nebraska Department of Revenue applies three bands from 2.46% to 4.55% after a standard deduction, with the top rate scheduled to reach 3.99% by 2027.

2026 Nebraska tax brackets — single filer
Rate	Taxable income
2.46%	$0 – $4,130
3.51%	$4,130 – $24,760
4.55%	Over $24,760

Marginal rates — only income within each band is taxed at that rate. 2026 figures, before the state standard deduction/exemption.

The top rate keeps falling

Nebraska is mid-phasedown: the top rate dropped to 4.55% for 2026 and is set to hit 3.99% in 2027. The standard deduction ($8,850 single / $17,700 married for 2026) and personal credits reduce taxable income before the rates apply.

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From 6.84% to 3.99%: Nebraska launched an aggressive multi-year tax cut in 2023. The top rate has fallen from 6.84% toward a target of 3.99% in 2027 — among the larger scheduled reductions in the country.

Comparing Nebraska to other states

See how Nebraska stacks up by running the same salary through Kansas · Iowa · Missouri.

Nebraska salary calculator FAQ

What is the Nebraska income tax rate for 2026?

Nebraska has progressive brackets for 2026 from 2.46% up to a top rate of 4.55%, cut from 5.2% on January 1, 2026. The top rate is scheduled to fall further to 3.99% in 2027.

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Nebraska?

A Nebraska paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and progressive state income tax up to 4.55%. On a $65,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 23% to 25%.

Is Nebraska cutting its income tax?

Yes. Nebraska is in the middle of a multi-year phasedown that lowered the top rate to 4.55% for 2026, with a further reduction to 3.99% scheduled for 2027 — down from 6.84% before the reform.

What is the take-home pay on $65,000 in Nebraska?

A single filer earning $65,000 in Nebraska takes home roughly $50,700 a year after federal tax, FICA and progressive state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.