Salary & Paycheck Calculator in Iowa

Calculate your net paycheck in Iowa after federal taxes, the 6% top state income tax rate, and FICA deductions.

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Iowa state income tax: up to 6%

Retirement income exempt. Median household income: $65,000/yr.

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Your pay before taxes and deductions

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Enter 0 for states with no income tax (FL, TX, WA…)

How Paycheck Taxes Work in Iowa

Every paycheck in Iowa is subject to federal income tax, FICA (Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%), and Iowa state income tax of up to 6%.

The median household income in Iowa is $65,000/year. At that income level, a single filer faces a federal effective tax rate of roughly 12–15%, plus FICA of 7.65%, plus state taxes of several percent.

Iowa vs. National Average

TaxIowaNational
State Income Tax (top rate)6%~5.5% avg
Federal Income Tax (median earner)~12%~12%
FICA (SS + Medicare)7.65%7.65%
Cost of Living Index90100

Frequently Asked Questions — Salary Calculator in Iowa

What is the state income tax rate in Iowa?+
Iowa's top state income tax rate is 6%. Your effective state rate depends on income level — lower incomes pay a smaller percentage. Combined with federal taxes, total income tax for a median earner is roughly 15–19%.
What is the median household income in Iowa?+
The median household income in Iowa is $65,000 per year — roughly $5,417 per month before taxes. Iowa's cost of living index is 90, near the national average of 100.
How much will I take home from a $75,000 salary in Iowa?+
On a $75,000 salary in Iowa, after the 22% federal bracket (effective ~15%), up to 6% state income tax, and 7.65% FICA, your estimated annual net take-home is roughly $54000–56000. Use the calculator above to enter your exact salary.
Does Iowa tax retirement income?+
Retirement income exempt. Check Iowa's specific rules for Social Security and pension exemptions, which often differ from regular wage income.
How does Iowa's cost of living affect salary value?+
Iowa has a cost of living index of 90 (100 = national average). Iowa's cost of living is close to the national average, so the salary-to-purchasing-power ratio is similar to most other states.

Data Sources & Methodology

Federal tax brackets from IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-61. State income tax rates from Tax Foundation. Median household income from U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Cost of living index from C2ER. Last updated 2026.

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