Iowa has a flat income tax rate of 3.8%, the 23rd lowest combined sales tax (6.94%) and the federal $7.25 minimum wage as of 2026.
$9,690 a year: that is roughly what a Iowa homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($2,238), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($1,735), property tax on a $300,000 house ($3,990) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($1,727).
Iowa uses a single flat rate. Single filers' standard deduction: $16,100. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Iowa tax works out to about $1,288 (2.6% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $3,188 (3.2%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8% | over $0 | over $0 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Iowa's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Iowa to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,288 | $41,067 | $1,579 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,238 | $59,354 | $2,283 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,188 | $75,992 | $2,923 |
The state rate is 6.00% and local governments add 0.94% on average, for a combined 6.94%, 23rd lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $69 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
Iowa follows the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour (the Iowa rate equals the federal minimum), which is $15,080 a year for full-time work (2,080 hours). Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Iowa paid property taxes equal to 1.33% of home value on average, the 9th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $3,990 a year, or $332 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 15.99¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 24th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $144 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Iowa sits in the middle of its 6 neighbors on taxes, wages and power prices.
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3.8% | 6.94% | $7.25 | 1.33% | 15.99¢ |
| Illinois | 4.95% | 8.98% | $15.00 | 1.88% | 19.22¢ |
| Minnesota | 9.85% | 8.14% | $11.41 | 1.00% | 17.45¢ |
| Missouri | 4.7% | 8.44% | $15.00 | 0.89% | 16.09¢ |
| Nebraska | 4.55% | 6.98% | $15.00 | 1.44% | 13.78¢ |
| South Dakota | None | 6.11% | $11.85 | 1.00% | 15.37¢ |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | 5.72% | $7.25 | 1.32% | 19.06¢ |
Iowa figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Iowa revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
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