2026 tax year · take-home pay
Idaho Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Idaho moved to a flat income tax of 5.30%, applied after a standard deduction that ties to the federal standard ($16,100 for single filers in 2026). The flat rate keeps things predictable: every dollar of taxable income above the deduction pays 5.30%, and there are no brackets to calculate through.
Your paycheck breakdown
Estimated take-home pay
$1,627.48
per paycheck · $42,314.48/yr · 18.6% withheld
- Gross pay
- $2,000.00
- − Federal income tax
- $156.15
- − Social Security
- $124.00
- − Medicare
- $29.00
- − ID state income tax
- $63.37
- Net take-home
- $1,627.48
Estimate for tax year 2026. Withholding depends on your W-4 and employer; your actual paycheck may differ. Not tax advice.
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How Idaho withholding works
Idaho's flat 5.30% income tax
Idaho's 5.30% flat rate applies uniformly to taxable wages after the standard deduction. Because the deduction matches the federal figure ($16,100 single in 2026), workers with wages around or below that amount pay little to no Idaho income tax. Above the deduction, every additional dollar is taxed at 5.30% regardless of total earnings.
Federal linkage for Idaho's deduction
Tying the standard deduction to the federal standard deduction means Idaho taxpayers automatically benefit from any federal deduction increases without separate state legislation. In 2026 that means $16,100 for single filers, one of the more generous state starting points. Pre-tax retirement and health contributions reduce Idaho taxable income just as they do for federal purposes.
Rates & brackets
Idaho's 2026 income tax rates
Idaho applies a single flat rate to taxable income (after the standard deduction or exemption). Here is the 2026 schedule as this calculator applies it:
| Single: taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly: taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $4,811 | 0% | $0 – $9,622 |
| $4,811 and up | 5.3% | $9,622 and up |
Standard deduction applied: $16,100 (single), $32,200 (married filing jointly). Brackets apply to income after this deduction.
Source: primary 2026 tax data, verified . See our methodology for full sources.
Worked examples
Estimated take-home at common salaries in Idaho
Rough figures for a single filer over a full tax year, with no pre-tax deductions, a starting point before you run your own numbers above.
| Gross | Federal income tax | FICA | ID state tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,012 | $33,308 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,072 | $48,318 |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $3,397 | $65,231 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $5,252 | $87,998 |
Estimates for the 2026 tax year, single filer, computed from published federal and Idaho tax tables. Rounded to the nearest dollar. Your actual pay depends on your W-4, pre-tax deductions, and employer payroll. Not tax advice.
Common questions
Idaho Paycheck Calculator: common questions
- What is Idaho's income tax rate for 2026?
- Idaho has a flat 5.30% income tax rate. The standard deduction matches the federal amount ($16,100 for single filers in 2026), reducing taxable income before the rate applies.
- What deductions come out of my pay in Idaho?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Idaho flat income tax at 5.30% on taxable wages above the standard deduction.
- Does Idaho have local income taxes?
- No. Idaho municipalities levy no local income or wage tax, which leaves federal and state withholding as the only income-tax lines on your check.
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Estimates for tax year 2026, based on published federal and state tax tables. Not tax advice. Page last updated .