Iowa Payroll Hours Calculator 2026

Yes. Iowa applies a flat 3.8% state income tax. On a $85,000 salary that works out to $3,230 in state tax for 2026, on top of $10,072 federal income tax and $6,503 FICA.

A single filer earning $85,000 in Iowa takes home approximately $65,196 per year — about $5,433/month or $2,508 per biweekly paycheck. Total taxes: $19,805 (23.3% effective rate), split between federal income tax ($10,072), FICA ($6,503), and Iowa state tax ($3,230).

On a $120,000 salary in Iowa, a single filer keeps approximately $88,477 per year ($7,373/month). The overall effective tax rate is 26.27%, of which $4,560 is Iowa state income tax.

Approximately $2,470 for 2026 (single filer). Combined with $5,672 federal income tax and $4,973 FICA, total deductions reach $13,115 and take-home pay is $51,886.

Between 20.18% and 26.27% for salaries in the $65,000–$120,000 range (single filer, 2026 rates). The biggest pieces are federal income tax and 7.65% FICA; Iowa state tax adds roughly 3.8% at $85,000. Use the payroll hours calculator above for your exact numbers.