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Idaho Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on

Idaho withholds a flat 5.3% on wages above a yearly threshold of $16,100 for single filers. This Idaho paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows your state withholding next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,848.07, or $48,050 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,848.07

$48,049.82 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

  • Take-home 80.1%
  • Federal income tax 8.4%
  • Social Security 6.2%
  • Medicare 1.4%
  • State income tax 3.9%
Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Idaho
ItemPer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$59,999.94
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020.08
Social Security−$143.08−$3,720.08
Medicare−$33.46−$869.96
State income tax−$90.00−$2,340.00
Take-home pay$1,848.07$48,049.82

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Idaho salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal taxes and Idaho income tax. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and Idaho income tax 3.9%.

Idaho withholding is rounded to the nearest dollar on each paycheck. There are no Idaho allowances to enter: only your pay and your single or married status change the state line.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $2,874.38 every two weeks, or $74,734 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $636.01 per paycheck.

How Idaho taxes your paycheck

Idaho withholding at a glance
State income tax on wagesFlat 5.3%
State payroll programs withheld from payNone

Source: Idaho State Tax Commission, EPB00744 Table for Percentage Computation Method of Withholding (07-23-2026; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-18)

  • Nothing is withheld on the first $16,100 of yearly wages for single filers and heads of household, or $32,200 for married filers.

Employers subtract a threshold for your pay period, $619 on a bi-weekly paycheck for single filers and heads of household, and withhold 5.3% of the rest. Married employees have a threshold twice as large. These tables took effect in July 2026; Idaho tells employers to use new tables from the date they're issued, without going back to adjust earlier paychecks. No Idaho city or county taxes wages.

Idaho's child tax credit has ended, so the allowance employers used to subtract for each Idaho W-4 allowance is now zero.

Pre-tax benefits that the federal tax code treats as tax-deferred, such as 401(k) plans and cafeteria plans, are tax-deferred for Idaho as well, so they lower your Idaho wages too.

Things to know about Idaho paychecks

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

  • Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
  • Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
  • Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

Idaho uses its own Form ID W-4, where you choose your withholding status and can ask for extra withholding each paycheck. Allowances on it currently don't change withholding.

Bonuses paid separately can be withheld at a flat 5.3%, or added to your regular pay for the period.

  • Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
  • Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
  • Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Idaho payroll rules

Minimum wage
$7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum. (Source: US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026))
Overtime
Idaho has no state overtime rule, so the federal one applies: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered employees. (Source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Overtime Pay)
How often you must be paid
The US Department of Labor lists Idaho as requiring pay at least once a month. (Source: US Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (rev. January 1, 2023))
Final paycheck
Whether you quit, are laid off or are fired, final wages are due by the next regular payday or within 10 days (not counting weekends and holidays), whichever is first. If you ask in writing, within 48 hours. (Source: Idaho Code § 45-606, Payment of wages upon separation from employment (official page, archived copy dated 2026-08-31))

For employers in Idaho

State unemployment tax
Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $58,300 of each employee's wages, with new employers at 1.00%. (Source: US Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, January 2026)
New hire reporting
Employers must report new hires within 20 days of the start date. (Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, State New Hire Reporting Requirements)
State income tax withholding
Employers need a federal EIN, then register for an Idaho withholding account through Idaho Business Registration. The account number can't be transferred to a new owner. (Source: Idaho State Tax Commission, Apply for a Withholding Account (official page, archived copy dated 2026-04-12))

Taxable fringe benefits, such as employer-provided cars or club memberships, are subject to Idaho withholding when earned for work in Idaho.

Compare Idaho with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
Per paycheck
Nevada$0$50,390$1,938.07
Wyoming$0$50,390$1,938.07
Washington$832$49,558$1,906.06
Montana$2,054$48,336$1,859.07
Idaho$2,340$48,050$1,848.07
Utah$2,678$47,712$1,835.07
Oregon$4,658$45,732$1,758.91

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Idaho paycheck FAQ

What is Idaho's withholding rate in 2026?

5.3% of wages above the threshold for your pay period, $16,100 a year for single filers.

Do Idaho W-4 allowances lower my withholding?

Not currently. The allowance amount is zero since the Idaho child tax credit ended.

Why did my Idaho withholding change in the middle of 2026?

Idaho issued new withholding tables in July 2026, and employers use them from then on.

When do I get my final paycheck in Idaho?

By the next regular payday or within 10 days, whichever comes first, or within 48 hours if you ask in writing.

What is the minimum wage in Idaho?

$7.25 an hour, the federal minimum.

Is overtime taxed more in Idaho?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on . Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.