Nebraska is phasing down its top rate; in 2026 single filers pay 2.46%, 3.51% and 4.55% above $24,760 of taxable income, after an $8,850 standard deduction.
For a single filer earning $60,000 and paid every two weeks, take-home pay is about $1,866.91 per paycheck ($48,540 a year).
Your take-home pay is — per paycheck, or — per year.
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | ||
| Federal income tax | ||
| Social Security | ||
| Medicare | ||
| State income tax | ||
| Local income tax | ||
| Pre-tax deductions | ||
| Take-home pay |
Effective tax rate: —. Federal withholding uses the IRS 2026 percentage method (Pub. 15-T).
| Salary | Federal tax | Nebraska tax | FICA | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $523 | $2,295 | $25,762 | $990.85 | 14.1% |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $1,168 | $3,443 | $37,170 | $1,429.60 | 17.4% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,850 | $4,590 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,533 | $5,738 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 | 21.3% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,670 | $7,650 | $75,510 | $2,904.21 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $5,945 | $11,475 | $107,846 | $4,147.91 | 28.1% |
Single filer, 2026 Form W-4 with no adjustments, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions. Compared with a state without income tax, a $60,000 earner in Nebraska keeps $1,850 less per year.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.46% | $0 | $0 |
| 3.51% | $4,130 | $8,250 |
| 4.55% | $24,760 | $49,530 |
Updated November 2026. State figures as of January 1, 2026 (Tax Foundation state tax data); federal figures from IRS Publication 15-T (2026). Methodology.
© 2026 PaycheckGauge. Estimates only, not tax advice.