How Nebraska Taxes Your Paycheck
Nebraska uses a progressive income tax with 3 brackets. Rates start at 2.46% on the lowest earnings and rise to 4.55% on income above $24,760 for single filers.
Nebraska is on a multi-year tax-cut path under LB754. The 2026 schedule collapses four brackets into three with a 4.55% top rate (down from 5.20% in 2025), and the rate is scheduled to drop again to 3.99% in 2027.
Nebraska Job Market Context
Agriculture, insurance (Mutual of Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway HQ), and rail logistics (Union Pacific HQ).
Top Cities in Nebraska
The largest population centers in Nebraska:
- Omaha — 487,000 residents
- Lincoln — 295,000 residents
- Bellevue — 64,000 residents
How Nebraska Compares to Neighboring States
Single-filer take-home on a $75,000 annual salary in 2026, federal + state income tax + FICA only:
| State | Take-Home | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (here) | $58,884 | — |
| South Dakota | $61,593 | +$2,709 |
| Iowa | $58,743 | -$141 |
| Missouri | $58,948 | +$65 |
| Kansas | $58,207 | -$676 |
| Colorado | $58,953 | +$69 |
Take-home reflects single filer, no pre-tax deductions; SDI/PFML and local taxes excluded for an apples-to-apples comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Nebraska state income tax rate?
Nebraska has progressive income tax brackets ranging from 2.46% to 4.55%. Most middle-income earners hit the middle brackets; the top rate applies only above $24,760.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Nebraska?
For a single filer earning $75,000 in Nebraska (2026), expect roughly $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in FICA, and $2,709 in Nebraska state tax — leaving about $58,884 take-home (21.5% effective tax rate). SDI/PFML and local taxes (if any) come out of that as well.
Is the Nebraska median household income enough to live comfortably?
The 2023 ACS reported a Nebraska median household income of about $76,400. Whether that's "comfortable" depends heavily on city — Omaha cost of living can differ substantially from rural areas. Use the calculator above to model your specific salary and deductions.
How does this Nebraska paycheck calculator work?
We calculate your annualized gross pay based on the pay frequency you select, then apply the 2025 or 2026 IRS percentage method for federal income tax, the Nebraska state tax schedule (if any), Social Security, and Medicare. Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and Section 125 health premiums reduce your taxable base before withholding is computed. You can switch between salary and hourly modes; hourly mode applies time-and-a-half to hours over 40/week prorated by pay period.