Idaho Paycheck Calculator 2026

2026

Calculate your take-home pay in Idaho. Idaho has a flat income tax system. Based on current ID and federal tax rates.

Pay Type
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Net Pay (Bi-Weekly)

$2,239.13

Annual Take-Home

$58,217.50

Total Tax (Annual)

$16,782.50

Paycheck Breakdown (Bi-Weekly)

Gross Pay$2,884.62
Federal Income Tax- $295.00
Social Security (6.2%)- $178.85
Medicare (1.45%)- $41.83
Idaho State Tax- $129.81
Net Pay$2,239.13

Annual Summary

Gross Annual Income$75,000.00
Federal Income Tax- $7,670.00
FICA (SS + Medicare)- $5,737.50
Idaho State Tax (estimate)- $3,375.00
Total Deductions & Tax- $16,782.50
Annual Take-Home Pay$58,217.50
Monthly Take-Home$4,851.46

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Idaho Tax Overview

A paycheck earned in Idaho passes through four main subtractions before it lands in your account. Federal income tax comes out first, set by your W-4 elections and the IRS withholding tables. Then come the two FICA taxes: Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 wage base, and Medicare at 1.45% with no ceiling. On top of those federal deductions sits Idaho's own income tax, a flat 5.3% that the State Tax Commission applies to your taxable wages.

Because Idaho uses a single flat rate rather than brackets, a raise does not push you into a higher state tier the way it can with federal tax. Idaho also runs no state disability insurance and no paid-family-leave payroll tax, so you will not see those line items that workers in some other states pay. Pre-tax items such as 401(k) contributions and health premiums shrink the wages that both federal and Idaho tax touch, which is why two people earning the same gross can take home noticeably different amounts.

Idaho Key Rates & Limits (2026)

State Income Tax 0.053% (flat)
State Sales Tax 0.06%
Avg. Property Tax Rate 0.0063%
Minimum Wage $7.25/hr
State Disability Insurance (SDI) No
Paid Family Leave No
Local/City Income Tax Resort cities and auditorium districts may levy local-option sales taxes of up to ~3%, pushing combined rates as high as ~9%.

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Idaho Paycheck FAQ

What state-level deductions show up on an Idaho paycheck?
The only mandatory state deduction is Idaho income tax withholding, calculated at the flat 5.3% rate after accounting for your Form ID W-4 allowances. Idaho has no state disability insurance tax and no state-run paid family leave contribution, so those lines simply do not appear. Everything else withheld is federal: income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
How does Idaho withhold income tax from each check?
Your employer uses the Idaho Form ID W-4 along with the State Tax Commission's withholding tables to estimate your annual liability, then spreads that across pay periods. Because the tax is a flat 5.3%, the withheld amount tends to track your taxable wages closely. If too much or too little comes out across the year, the difference is squared up when you file your Idaho return.
Does a bonus get taxed differently in Idaho?
Bonuses and other supplemental wages are still subject to the same 5.3% Idaho rate, but employers often withhold them using a flat supplemental method rather than your regular table rate. That can make a bonus check look more heavily taxed than your salary. The actual tax owed is reconciled on your annual return, so any over-withholding comes back as part of your refund.
Why is my take-home pay higher than a coworker's with the same salary?
Pre-tax elections drive most of the gap. Money you route into a 401(k) (up to the $24,500 deferral limit), an HSA, or pre-tax health premiums lowers the wages subject to both federal tax and Idaho's 5.3%. Two people at identical gross pay can therefore net very different amounts depending on how much they shelter before taxes apply.