Wisconsin Tax Brackets 2026
Wisconsin state income tax rates for tax year 2026 — 4 progressive brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%, with separate thresholds for single filers and married filing jointly. Source: 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions — tax rate schedules.
Tax year
2026
Type
Progressive
Rate range
3.5%–7.65%
Brackets
4
Wisconsin state tax at common incomes (2026)
| Taxable income | Single — tax | Single — effective | MFJ — tax | MFJ — effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,064 | 4.13% | $2,019 | 4.04% |
| $75,000 | $3,371 | 4.50% | $3,170 | 4.23% |
| $100,000 | $4,696 | 4.70% | $4,495 | 4.50% |
| $150,000 | $7,346 | 4.90% | $7,145 | 4.76% |
| $250,000 | $12,646 | 5.06% | $12,445 | 4.98% |
| $500,000 | $29,828 | 5.97% | $27,020 | 5.40% |
State income tax only. Excludes federal tax, FICA, and local/city taxes. Assumes taxable income (after deductions).
2026 brackets — Single filer
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,110 | 3.5% |
| $15,110 – $51,950 | 4.4% |
| $51,950 – $332,720 | 5.3% |
| Over $332,720 | 7.65% |
2026 brackets — Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,150 | 3.5% |
| $20,150 – $69,260 | 4.4% |
| $69,260 – $443,630 | 5.3% |
| Over $443,630 | 7.65% |
How Wisconsin tax is calculated on $75,000 (2026, single filer)
| Income range | Rate | Tax on this slice |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $15,110 | 3.5% | $529 |
| $15,110 – $51,950 | 4.4% | $1,621 |
| $51,950 – $75,000 | 5.3% | $1,222 |
| Total Wisconsin tax | 4.50% eff. | $3,371 |
Assumes $75,000 of state taxable income (after deductions and exemptions). State income tax only — federal tax, FICA, and any local/city tax are separate.
About Wisconsin's rates
Wisconsin uses a four-bracket progressive tax system with rates from 3.50% to 7.65%, the highest top rate among Midwestern states. The top bracket applies above $323,290 (single) / $431,060 (married) for 2025, rising to $332,720 (single) / $443,630 (married) for 2026 — thresholds are indexed annually. Wisconsin also offers a sliding-scale standard deduction that phases out at higher incomes.
State tax sits on top of federal — see the current federal tax brackets and standard deductions to estimate your full 2026 liability.
Compare every state at the state tax brackets hub, or run a full estimate in the state income tax calculator.
Planning note
Wisconsin's top rate (7.65%) is well below neighboring Minnesota's (9.85%) and kicks in at a much higher threshold. For middle-income earners, Wisconsin's effective rate tends to be lower. Cross-border commuters to MN or IL should model both states' taxes on their full income.
View 2025 Wisconsin tax brackets for comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Wisconsin tax brackets for 2026?
Wisconsin has 4 progressive brackets for 2026, ranging from 3.5% on the lowest bracket up to 7.65% on income above $332,720 (single filer). See the full table above for every rate and threshold.
What is the top Wisconsin income tax rate in 2026?
7.65%, applied to taxable income above $332,720 for single filers ($443,630 for married filing jointly).
How much Wisconsin state tax on $100,000 in 2026?
A single filer with $100,000 of taxable income owes $4,696 in Wisconsin state income tax for 2026 — an effective rate of 4.70%. Married filing jointly with the same income owes $4,495 (4.50% effective). Federal tax is separate.
Are Wisconsin 2026 tax brackets the same as 2025?
Bracket thresholds may have changed for 2026 via inflation indexing or legislative action. The figures on this page are the Wisconsin bracket thresholds in effect for tax year 2026. For the latest, refer to 2026 Form 1-ES Instructions — tax rate schedules (https://www.revenue.wi.gov/TaxForms2026/2026-Form1-ES-Inst.pdf).
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