Skip to main content
HealthcareWisconsin (WI)

Physician Salary in Wisconsin

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$229,300
Gross Salary
national median
$158,151
Annual Take-Home
69.0% of gross
$13,179
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$6,083
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Wisconsin

Based on national median Physician salary of $229,300, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$229,300
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 19.9%
-$45,641
Wisconsin State Income Tax
Effective rate: 4.8%
-$11,001
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$10,918
Medicare Tax
1.45% + 0.9% above $200k
-$3,589
Total Taxes
31.0% effective rate
-$71,149
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$158,151
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$13,179
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$6,083

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$158,151 (69.0%)
Federal Income Tax$45,641 (19.9%)
Wisconsin State Tax$11,001 (4.8%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$14,507 (6.3%)

Wisconsin vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$229,300
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$11,001/yr
Effective rate: 4.8%
Property Tax Rate
1.8%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
5.0%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Standard deduction phases out for higher incomes.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Physician in Wisconsin

How much does a Physician take home in Wisconsin?

On a national median salary of $229,300, a Physician in Wisconsin takes home approximately $158,151/year ($13,179/month) after federal income tax, Wisconsin state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 31.0%.

What is the Wisconsin state income tax rate for a Physician?

On a $229,300 salary, the effective Wisconsin state income tax rate is 4.8%, resulting in $11,001 in state taxes annually. Wisconsin's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Wisconsin compare to other states for Physicians?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Wisconsin's 4.8% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Physician pay in Wisconsin?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Wisconsin cities. Wisconsin's property tax rate is 1.8%, and the state sales tax rate is 5.0%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.