Des Moines Paycheck Calculator

Iowa · 3.8%

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Iowa state taxes in Des Moines.

What the average job in Des Moines pays

$75,144 a year — $59,490 after tax

That is the average across 314,995 jobs in Polk County, Iowa. Run through the 2026 engine, $59,490 is what actually lands — 79.2% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: Polk County, Iowa.

Take-home pay by salary · Des Moines

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$33,45216.4%
$60,000$48,76218.7%
$80,000$62,72221.6%
$100,000$76,03224.0%
$150,000$108,74327.5%

Des Moines Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Des Moines?
About $59,394 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Iowa state tax and FICA — a 20.8% effective rate.
Does Des Moines have a local income tax?
No. Des Moines has no local income tax on wages: what comes out is federal tax, Iowa state tax and FICA.
How is take-home pay calculated in Des Moines?
Gross income minus federal tax, Iowa state tax and FICA. FICA is Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%; Iowa tax uses its own 2026 brackets and deductions (3.8%).

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