Take-home pay in Nebraska on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Nebraska keeps $61,432/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Nebraska's state income tax (−$627 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Nebraska take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,539 | 18.9% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,432 | 23.2% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $66,020 | 17.5% |
| $150,000 | Single | $106,401 | 29.1% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $120,348 | 19.8% |
| $250,000 | Single | $170,667 | 31.7% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Nebraska compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Nebraska keeps $61,432 — $627 less than the 51-state average. The Nebraska top marginal individual income tax rate is 5.20%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $8,600.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 3 Nebraska metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Omaha and the rest of Nebraska. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
- Omahapop 1.0M · COL 91median $68,200 →
- Lincolnpop 0.4M · COL 87median $60,800 →
- Grand Islandpop 0.1M · COL 84median $52,500 →
More Nebraska metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Nebraska paycheck — common questions
What is the Nebraska state income tax rate in 2025?
Nebraska taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 5.20% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $8,600.00; for MFJ it is $17,200.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Nebraska?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Nebraska takes home approximately $61,432/yr (76.8% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $66,020/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Nebraska-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Nebraska top marginal rate 5.84% (dropping to 3.99% by 2027 under multi-year plan). No local income taxes withheld; school district levies are property-tax based.
Does Nebraska have local income taxes?
Yes — see the Nebraska paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against NE Department of Revenue tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.