Madison Paycheck Calculator

Wisconsin · 3.5%–7.65%

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Wisconsin state taxes in Madison.

What the average job in Madison pays

$77,276 a year — $60,115 after tax

That is the average across 361,108 jobs in Dane County, Wisconsin. Run through the 2026 engine, $60,115 is what actually lands — 77.8% 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: Dane County, Wisconsin.

Take-home pay by salary · Madison

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$33,23616.9%
$60,000$48,32019.5%
$80,000$61,87022.7%
$100,000$74,75225.3%
$150,000$106,48229.0%

Madison Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Madison?
About $58,649 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Wisconsin state tax and FICA — a 21.8% effective rate.
Does Madison have a local income tax?
No. Madison has no local income tax on wages: what comes out is federal tax, Wisconsin state tax and FICA.
How is take-home pay calculated in Madison?
Gross income minus federal tax, Wisconsin state tax and FICA. FICA is Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%; Wisconsin tax uses its own 2026 brackets and deductions (3.5%–7.65%).

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