Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator
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Wisconsin State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Wisconsin has four income tax brackets with a top rate of 7.65%. Wisconsin is proposing income tax reforms but has not yet implemented major changes. Wisconsin borders Illinois (4.95% flat), which has seen residents relocate to Wisconsin for lower overall costs.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$13,810 | 3.5% |
| $13,811–$27,630 | 4.4% |
| $27,631–$304,170 | 5.3% |
| Over $304,170 | 7.65% |
The minimum wage in Wisconsin is $7.25/hr as of 2025. This matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr since Wisconsin has not set a higher state minimum.
How to Calculate Your Wisconsin Paycheck
Your Wisconsin take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Wisconsin payroll calculator, Wisconsin salary calculator, Wisconsin income calculator, and Wisconsin take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "WI paycheck calculator" or "wisconsin wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Wisconsin State Income Tax — calculated using Wisconsin's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 7.65%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income