Nebraska Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Nebraska taxes income in 3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55% on income above $8,850 (single filer). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,330.48 every two weeks (single filer).

Deductions from your paycheck

Health, dental and vision premiums under a cafeteria plan come out before income tax, Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) comes out before income tax only. Roth 401(k), union dues and garnishments go in after-tax.

Take-home pay

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Paycheck breakdown
PaycheckYear
Gross pay
401(k)
Health insurance
Other pre-tax
Federal income tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%)
After-tax deductions
Take-home pay

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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.

Hourly pay after taxes in Nebraska

40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.

Hourly rate Yearly pay State tax a year Paycheck Take-home a month
$15 an hour $31,200 $565.12 $1,026.31 $2,224
$18 an hour $37,440 $823.98 $1,209.20 $2,620
$20 an hour $41,600 $1,013 $1,330.48 $2,883
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,203 $1,451.76 $3,145
$25 an hour $52,000 $1,486 $1,633.68 $3,540
$30 an hour $62,400 $1,960 $1,936.88 $4,197
$35 an hour $72,800 $2,433 $2,215.85 $4,801

Salaries after taxes in Nebraska

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $712.96 $29,590 15.5%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,168 $37,170 17.4%
$55,000 $4,420 $1,623 $44,750 18.6%
$65,000 $5,620 $2,078 $52,330 19.5%
$80,000 $8,770 $2,760 $62,350 22.1%
$100,000 $13,170 $3,670 $75,510 24.5%

Nebraska paycheck rules for 2026

  • Nebraska taxes income in 3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55% on income above $8,850 (single filer).
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $15 an hour. Nebraska minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nebraska have a state income tax?
Nebraska taxes income in 3 brackets from 2.46% to 4.55% on income above $8,850 (single filer).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Nebraska?
About $1,330.48 every two weeks, or $34,592 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,013 of Nebraska income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Nebraska?
$40,960 a year, or $1,575.38 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $1,395 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Nebraska?
About $183.17, leaving $816.83: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $28.59 state income tax (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Nebraska?
This calculator includes federal and Nebraska state taxes. If your city or county charges an income tax, it will come out of your paycheck too; check your city's tax office.
Does Nebraska take anything else out of paychecks?
Not for state disability or paid leave insurance. Beyond federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax, any other deductions come from your employer's benefits.
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?
The minimum wage that applies in Nebraska is $15 an hour. Full time, that is $31,200 a year before tax.

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