Calculate your take-home pay in The Cornhusker State. Nebraska income tax rate: 4.55%.
Nebraska has four progressive tax brackets ranging from 2.46% to 4.55% for 2025, down from 5.84% in 2024 as part of a phased reduction plan. The top rate is scheduled to reach 3.99% by 2027.
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Nebraska has a progressive income tax with a top rate of 5.84%. This calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions. Enter your salary or hourly wage above to see a detailed breakdown of your paycheck.
Nebraska has four brackets ranging from 2.46% to 5.84%. The top rate applies to income above $35,730 for single filers. Nebraska has been reducing rates in recent years and plans further cuts. The state taxes Social Security benefits but offers a partial exemption for lower-income retirees. Nebraska does not have local income taxes.
Regardless of state taxes, all Nebraska workers pay federal income tax using the 2026 brackets: 10% on the first $11,925 of taxable income (single), 12% up to $48,475, 22% up to $103,350, 24% up to $197,300, 32% up to $250,525, 35% up to $626,350, and 37% on income above that. The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly in 2026.
All workers in Nebraska pay Social Security tax at 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 (2026) and Medicare tax at 1.45% on all wages. An additional 0.9% Medicare surtax applies to wages over $200,000 for single filers. These federal payroll taxes apply uniformly regardless of which state you live in.
Pre-tax deductions reduce your taxable income for both federal and state purposes. Contributing to a 401(k) (up to $24,500 in 2026, plus $8,000 catch-up if 50+) lowers both your federal and NE state tax bill. Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions ($4,300 individual, $8,550 family in 2026) are also pre-tax. Review your W-4 withholding: if you receive a large refund each year, you may be overwithholding, which means less money in each paycheck. The Tax Bracket Calculator shows your federal marginal and effective rates.
Nebraska's progressive income tax tops out at 5.84%. Omaha is the economic hub, home to Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, and several Fortune 500 companies. Cost of living is about 10% below the national average. The state has been gradually reducing its top rate and plans further cuts in coming years.
At a $75,000 salary, Nebraska's state income tax runs about $3,200. That's higher than neighboring flat-tax states like Iowa (3.8%) and Colorado (4.4%), but significantly lower than Minnesota (which can exceed $4,500 at the same salary). Compare all options with the state-specific calculators.