Idaho Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Idaho charges a flat 5.3% income tax in 2026, using the same standard deduction as the IRS.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Idaho income tax | -$79.01 | -$2,054 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,839.31 | $47,822 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $2,054 a year (3.2% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 75¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $103.38. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Idaho pay levels
Based on Idaho's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,080 Minimum wage, full time | $535.63 | $1,160.53 | $13,926 | 7.6% |
| $24,000 Half the median | $815.78 | $1,767.52 | $21,210 | 11.6% |
| $47,970 Median wage | $1,511.14 | $3,274.15 | $39,290 | 18.1% |
| $61,170 Average wage | $1,892.17 | $4,099.70 | $49,196 | 19.6% |
| $72,000 1.5× the median | $2,183.63 | $4,731.19 | $56,774 | 21.1% |
| $95,900 2× the median | $2,781.59 | $6,026.77 | $72,321 | 24.6% |
| $143,900 3× the median | $3,965.51 | $8,591.94 | $103,103 | 28.4% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Idaho
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25 Minimum wage | $267.82 | $15,080 | $13,926 |
| $17.29 75% of the median | $582.28 | $35,963 | $30,279 |
| $23.06 Median wage | $755.50 | $47,965 | $39,286 |
| $29.41 Average wage | $946.12 | $61,173 | $49,198 |
| $34.59 1.5× the median | $1,091.15 | $71,947 | $56,740 |
| $46.12 2× the median | $1,391.16 | $95,930 | $72,340 |
Idaho vs nearby states: take-home on $47,970
On a $47,970 (the Idaho median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,434 a year more in Nevada than in Idaho. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $1,511.14 | $39,290 | — |
| Washington | $1,540.71 | $40,058 | +$769 |
| Nevada | $1,566.30 | $40,724 | +$1,434 |
| Wyoming | $1,566.30 | $40,724 | +$1,434 |
| Montana | $1,508.69 | $39,226 | −$64 |
| Oregon | $1,436.16 | $37,340 | −$1,949 |
| Utah | $1,506.72 | $39,175 | −$115 |
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Wages in Idaho
| Median wage, all jobs | $23.06 an hour · $47,970 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $61,170 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $39,290 a year · $1,511.14 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $81,166 |
| Jobs | 857,440 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Idaho income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Taxable income (all filing statuses) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $4,811 |
| 5.3% | Over $4,811 |
- Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
Paychecks in Idaho: what to know
- The rate stays at 5.3% for 2026 after a cut from 5.695% in 2025.
- Idaho follows the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married) and adopted the new federal deductions for tips and overtime.
- The $205-per-child Idaho tax credit ended after 2025.
- Idaho's annual return taxes a small first slice of income at 0%. The 2026 amount is not published yet, so this calculator uses the 2025 figure ($4,811 single), a difference of a few dollars.
- Idaho uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
- Sales tax: 6% state sales tax, plus up to 3% in some resort cities.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Idaho. Yes. Idaho taxes wages at a flat 5.3% for 2026, after the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single) and a small zero-rate band.
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
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Common questions
Does Idaho have a state income tax?
Yes. Idaho taxes wages at a flat 5.3% for 2026, after the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single) and a small zero-rate band.
What is the Idaho income tax rate for 2026?
Idaho has graduated income tax rates from 5.3% to 5.3% in 2026, with the first $4,811 of taxable income taxed at 0%. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Idaho salary after taxes?
The median wage in Idaho is $47,970 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $39,290 of it, or $1,511.14 every two weeks, which is 82% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Idaho take home?
At $7.25 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $15,080 a year. A single filer takes home about $13,926, or $535.63 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Idaho?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Idaho, taxes take about 8% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($15,080), 18% at the state median of $47,970 and 25% at twice the median ($95,900). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Idaho income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Idaho after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Idaho is $23.06. Working 40 hours a week, that is $47,965 a year, and a single filer takes home about $39,286, or $755.50 a week ($18.89 per hour worked).
How much does the average Idaho worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Idaho is $61,170 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $49,196 a year, or $1,892.17 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Idaho?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and Idaho income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $47,970 salary, a single filer in Idaho sees about $3,253 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Idaho?
The average (mean) wage in Idaho is $61,170 a year, and the median is $47,970 ($23.06 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Idaho workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Idaho?
The median household income in Idaho was $81,166 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Idaho pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Idaho minimum wage paycheck ($580.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $44.37.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Idaho median wage of $47,970, that is $2,974 for Social Security and $696 for Medicare a year, or $141.14 per biweekly paycheck.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Idaho or Washington?
On a $47,970 (the Idaho median) salary, a single filer keeps about $769 a year more in Washington than in Idaho. Washington: $40,058, Nevada: $40,724, Wyoming: $40,724, Montana: $39,226, Oregon: $37,340, Utah: $39,175; Idaho: $39,290 (single filer, $47,970 salary, no pre-tax deductions).