Wisconsin Take-Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your actual take-home pay in Wisconsin after federal tax, Wisconsin state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions. Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with rates from 3.
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Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with rates from 3.5% to 7.65%.
Understanding Your Take-Home Pay in Wisconsin
If you work in Wisconsin, your take-home pay is affected by a combination of federal taxes and Wisconsin-specific taxes and deductions. Here's what Wisconsin residents and workers need to know about their paycheck.
Wisconsin Income Tax
Wisconsin has a progressive income tax with rates from 3.5% to 7.65%.
Cost of Living in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's cost of living is about 5% below the national average. When evaluating your Wisconsin take-home pay, consider how far your paycheck goes based on local costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare.
Financial Tips for Wisconsin Residents
- Wisconsin's top rate of 7.65% is above average — maximize deductions to lower your effective rate
- Wisconsin does not tax Social Security benefits
- Madison and Milwaukee offer growing tech and healthcare job markets
- Wisconsin's cost of living is below the national average despite moderate taxes
Key Wisconsin Tax Features
- Progressive rates up to 7.65%
- No tax on Social Security
- Growing tech in Madison/Milwaukee
- Below-average cost of living
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