Wisconsin income tax in 2026
Wisconsin taxes wages at 3.5% to 7.65% of taxable income. Wisconsin's standard deduction ($13,960 single, $25,840 married filing jointly, $18,030 head of household) shrinks as income rises and is gone above $136,453 single or $159,690 joint. Each person on the return gets a $700 exemption, $250 more if 65 or older.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $20,150 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 to $69,260 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 to $443,630 | 5.3% |
| Over $443,630 | 7.65% |
The married couple credit (up to $480 when both spouses work) isn't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,320 a year ($4,027 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,070 Wisconsin tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $100,189 a year ($8,349 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,991 Wisconsin tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Wisconsin's income tax rate in 2026?
Wisconsin taxes wages at 3.5% to 7.65% of taxable income in 2026. Wisconsin's standard deduction ($13,960 single, $25,840 married filing jointly, $18,030 head of household) shrinks as income rises and is gone above $136,453 single or $159,690 joint. Each person on the return gets a $700 exemption, $250 more if 65 or older.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Wisconsin?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,320 a year ($4,027 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,070 Wisconsin income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Wisconsin?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Wisconsin residents' wages.
Wisconsin rules checked on 2026-10-01: revenue.wi.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.