Nebraska Paycheck Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Nebraska after federal, state and FICA taxes.

Nebraska Tax & Pay Facts (2026)

State income tax Progressive
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Cost of living index91.4
Overtime1.5x over 40 hrs/week

Salary Examples in Nebraska

Gross salaryFederalStateFICATake-home
$40,000 $2,620 $1,820 $3,060 $32,500
$60,000 $5,020 $2,730 $4,590 $47,660
$80,000 $8,770 $3,640 $6,120 $61,470
$100,000 $13,170 $4,550 $7,650 $74,630
$150,000 $24,734 $6,825 $11,475 $106,966

Take-Home Pay by Pay Period in Nebraska

How much lands in each paycheck depends on how often you are paid. Based on an $80,000 salary in Nebraska — about $61,470/year after federal, state and FICA taxes — here is the estimated take-home for each common pay frequency:

Pay frequencyPaychecks / yearTake-home each
Weekly 52 $1,182
Bi-weekly 26 $2,364
Semi-monthly 24 $2,561
Monthly 12 $5,123

Weekly pays 52 checks a year, bi-weekly 26, semi-monthly 24 and monthly 12. Amounts are before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nebraska have a state income tax?

Yes. Nebraska uses progressive state income tax brackets in 2026, on top of federal income tax and FICA.

How much is taken out of my paycheck in Nebraska?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Nebraska state income tax. Most workers keep around 68–80% of gross pay — use the calculator above for your exact take-home.

What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?

The minimum wage in Nebraska is $15 per hour (2026).

Is this also a payroll, salary, and wage calculator for Nebraska?

Yes. A paycheck calculator, payroll calculator, salary calculator and wage calculator all answer the same question — how much of your pay you keep after taxes. It works for salaried and hourly workers alike: pick Annual salary or Hourly wage above. For an hourly wage, enter your rate and hours per week and it annualizes automatically (for example, $25/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $52,000 a year).

How much is take-home pay per paycheck in Nebraska — weekly, biweekly, or monthly?

Divide your annual take-home pay by the number of paychecks you receive: 52 for weekly, 26 for biweekly, 24 for semi-monthly, or 12 for monthly. For example, $60,000 of net pay a year is about $1,154 weekly, $2,308 biweekly, $2,500 semi-monthly, or $5,000 monthly, before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.

How much Social Security and Medicare tax is withheld in Nebraska?

FICA is the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% on the first $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare is 1.45% on all wages (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). Together that's 7.65% of pay up to the Social Security wage cap — on top of federal and any Nebraska state income tax.