Take-home pay in Wisconsin on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Wisconsin keeps $61,579/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Wisconsin's state income tax (−$480 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Wisconsin take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,716 | 18.6% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,579 | 23.0% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $66,014 | 17.5% |
| $150,000 | Single | $106,478 | 29.0% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $120,244 | 19.8% |
| $250,000 | Single | $170,644 | 31.7% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Wisconsin compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Wisconsin keeps $61,579 — $480 less than the 51-state average. The Wisconsin top marginal individual income tax rate is 7.65%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $13,560.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 4 Wisconsin metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Milwaukee and the rest of Wisconsin. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
- Milwaukeepop 1.6M · COL 90median $56,400 →
- Madisonpop 0.7M · COL 102median $74,200 →
- Green Baypop 0.3M · COL 87median $55,800 →
- Appletonpop 0.2M · COL 88median $62,500 →
More Wisconsin metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Wisconsin paycheck — common questions
What is the Wisconsin state income tax rate in 2025?
Wisconsin taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 7.65% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $13,560.00; for MFJ it is $25,110.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Wisconsin?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Wisconsin takes home approximately $61,579/yr (77.0% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $66,014/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Wisconsin-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Wisconsin top marginal rate 7.65%; no local income taxes. Reciprocity agreement with IL/IN/KY/MI means cross-border commuters file only resident-state.
Does Wisconsin have local income taxes?
Yes — see the Wisconsin paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against WI Department of Revenue tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.