Wisconsin tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Wisconsin for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Wisconsin income tax brackets: Single and head of household
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 Tax Rate Schedules and Standard Deduction Schedules for Full-Year Residents) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Wisconsin income tax brackets: Head of household (same schedule as single)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 to $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 to $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 Tax Rate Schedules and Standard Deduction Schedules for Full-Year Residents) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Wisconsin income tax brackets: Married filing jointly
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $20,150 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 to $69,260 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 to $443,630 | 5.3% |
| Over $443,630 | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 Tax Rate Schedules and Standard Deduction Schedules for Full-Year Residents) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Wisconsin income tax brackets: Married filing separately
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,080 | 3.5% |
| $10,080 to $34,630 | 4.4% |
| $34,630 to $221,820 | 5.3% |
| Over $221,820 | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 Tax Rate Schedules and Standard Deduction Schedules for Full-Year Residents) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Wisconsin income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Progressive brackets |
| Top rate | 7.65% |
| Standard deduction: SingleMaximum; reduced by 12% of Wisconsin income over $20,119 and $0 at $136,453. | $13,960 |
| Standard deduction: Head of householdMaximum; reduced by 22.515% of income over $20,119, then follows the single schedule; $0 at $136,453. | $18,030 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing jointlyMaximum; reduced by 19.778% of income over $29,039 and $0 at $159,690. | $25,840 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing separatelyMaximum; reduced by 19.778% of income over $13,779 and $0 at $75,869. | $12,280 |
| Exemption (each for you, your spouse on a joint return and each dependent) (exemption) | $700 |
| Additional exemption, age 65 or older (each) (exemption) | $250 |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 Tax Rate Schedules and Standard Deduction Schedules for Full-Year Residents) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employee contributions
Wisconsin supplemental (bonus) withholding
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual gross salary under $12,760 | 3.54% |
| $12,760 to $25,520 | 4.65% |
| $25,520 to $280,950 | 5.3% |
| $280,950 and over | 7.65% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue Publication W-166 (1/26), supplemental wages · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employer costs
Wisconsin state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $14,000 |
| New employer rate | 3.05% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 10.7% |
Wisconsin new employers pay 3.05% (construction 2.50%).
Source: Wisconsin DWD Form UCT-43-E (R. 01/2026), Preliminary Report for 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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Official sources
- Publication W-166 (1/26), Withholding Tax Guide · retrieved 2026-10-16
- 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions (2026 tax rate and standard deduction schedules) · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Form WT-4 (W-204, R. 8-23), Employee's Wisconsin Withholding Exemption Certificate · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Wisconsin DWD Form UCT-43-E (R. 01/2026), Preliminary Report for 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
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