Wisconsin has a top income tax rate of 7.65%, the 9th lowest combined sales tax (5.72%) and the federal $7.25 minimum wage as of 2026.
$10,080 a year: that is roughly what a Wisconsin homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($2,632), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($1,430), property tax on a $300,000 house ($3,960) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($2,058).
Wisconsin uses a graduated scale with 4 rates, topping out at 7.65%. Single filers' standard deduction: $13,960. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Wisconsin tax works out to about $1,450 (2.9% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $3,957 (4.0%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 4.4% | over $15,110 | over $20,150 |
| 5.3% | over $51,950 | over $69,260 |
| 7.65% | over $332,720 | over $443,630 |
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 Wisconsin's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Wisconsin 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 | $1,450 | $40,905 | $1,573 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,632 | $58,961 | $2,268 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,957 | $75,223 | $2,893 |
The state rate is 5.00% and local governments add 0.72% on average, for a combined 5.72%, 9th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $57 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
Wisconsin follows the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour (the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin paid property taxes equal to 1.32% of home value on average, the 10th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $3,960 a year, or $330 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 19.06¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 18th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $172 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 4 states it borders, Wisconsin has the lowest combined sales tax of its neighbors (5.72%).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | 5.72% | $7.25 | 1.32% | 19.06¢ |
| Illinois | 4.95% | 8.98% | $15.00 | 1.88% | 19.22¢ |
| Iowa | 3.8% | 6.94% | $7.25 | 1.33% | 15.99¢ |
| Michigan | 4.25% | 6.00% | $13.73 | 1.19% | 23.05¢ |
| Minnesota | 9.85% | 8.14% | $11.41 | 1.00% | 17.45¢ |
Wisconsin figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Wisconsin revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
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