How Idaho Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Idaho taxes income above a small zero-rate amount ($4,811 single, $9,622 married filing jointly) at a flat 5.3%. It uses the federal standard deduction.
For 2026, Idaho has a flat 5.3% state income tax. Before the rates apply, Idaho allows a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly).
As a reference point, a single filer in Idaho earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $48,318 a year, or roughly $1,858.39 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Idaho Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
How Idaho's Flat Tax Works
Every Idaho taxpayer pays the same 5.3% rate on taxable income, so the math is short:
On a $60,000 salary that comes to about $2,072 a year ($79.68 per bi-weekly paycheck), an effective state rate of 3.45%, lower than the headline rate because of the deductions taken first.
Federal and Idaho Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
Idaho does not withhold a statewide employee payroll tax such as disability or paid family leave insurance.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Idaho
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Idaho tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $482 | $25,803 | $27,705 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $1,277 | $37,061 | $40,109 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,072 | $48,318 | $51,607 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,867 | $58,726 | $62,864 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,192 | $74,988 | $81,627 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,842 | $106,949 | $117,452 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,492 | $139,435 | $150,938 |
A $60,000 Paycheck in Idaho, Line by Line
Single filer, paid bi-weekly (26 paychecks), standard withholding, no pre-tax deductions.
Over a year that's $48,318 take-home, with a total tax rate of 19.5%. Idaho income tax is 3.45% of gross pay.
Idaho vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Idaho Paycheck FAQs
What is the Idaho state income tax rate in 2026?
Idaho uses a flat 5.3% rate for 2026, applied to taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Idaho?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Idaho takes home about $48,318 a year, or $1,858.39 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Idaho?
Idaho does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Idaho withhold any state payroll taxes?
No. Idaho has no statewide employee payroll tax for disability or paid leave, so only federal Social Security and Medicare apply.
Does filing status change my Idaho tax?
Yes. Idaho gives married couples filing jointly different brackets, deductions or exemptions than single filers, and filing status also changes your federal withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.