Nebraska income tax in 2026
Nebraska taxes wages at 2.46% to 4.55% of taxable income. Nebraska taxable income is federal AGI minus a standard deduction of $8,850 (single or married filing separately), $17,700 (married filing jointly) or $12,950 (head of household), plus $2,050 ($1,700 if married) for each filer 65 or older. Each filer and dependent then takes a $176 personal exemption credit off the tax. The top rate is 4.55% in 2026 and is scheduled to fall to 3.99% in 2027.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $4,130 | 2.46% |
| $4,130 to $24,760 | 3.51% |
| Over $24,760 | 4.55% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $8,250 | 2.46% |
| $8,250 to $49,530 | 3.51% |
| Over $49,530 | 4.55% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $7,700 | 2.46% |
| $7,700 to $39,620 | 3.51% |
| Over $39,620 | 4.55% |
Income-tested credits (Nebraska earned income and child care credits) aren't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,540 a year ($4,045 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,850 Nebraska tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,831 a year ($8,486 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $3,349 Nebraska tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Nebraska's income tax rate in 2026?
Nebraska taxes wages at 2.46% to 4.55% of taxable income in 2026. Nebraska taxable income is federal AGI minus a standard deduction of $8,850 (single or married filing separately), $17,700 (married filing jointly) or $12,950 (head of household), plus $2,050 ($1,700 if married) for each filer 65 or older. Each filer and dependent then takes a $176 personal exemption credit off the tax. The top rate is 4.55% in 2026 and is scheduled to fall to 3.99% in 2027.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Nebraska?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,540 a year ($4,045 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,850 Nebraska income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Nebraska?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Nebraska residents' wages.
Nebraska rules checked on 2026-10-01: revenue.nebraska.gov, revenue.nebraska.gov, nebraskalegislature.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.