Idaho Paycheck Calculator
See take-home pay after federal and Idaho withholding and FICA on the 2026 tax tables, and what the paycheck costs you in payroll taxes. Free, no sign-up.
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A Idaho paycheck, worked out
$60,000 a year, paid biweekly, single, no other W-4 entries.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$33.46 |
| Idaho income tax | −$89.49 |
| Take-home pay | $1,848.58 |
| Employer taxes on top | $213.47 |
Idaho 5.3% above $16,100 single or $32,200 married (EPB00744, 2026).
Payroll taxes in Idaho
| Tax | Who pays | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | Employee | From the W-4 and IRS Pub 15-T |
| Social Security | Both | 6.2% each, up to $184,500 of wages |
| Medicare | Both | 1.45% each; the employee pays 0.9% more over $200,000 |
| Federal unemployment (FUTA) | Employer | 0.6% of the first $7,000 |
| Idaho unemployment | Employer | 1.00% for new employers, on the first $58,300.00 |
| Idaho income tax | Employee | The state's 2026 withholding formula |
Sources: IRS Pub 15 and 15-T (2026), US DOL state unemployment provisions (January 2026), the state's withholding instructions.
Idaho pay rules to know
| Rule | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Federal ($7.25) |
| How often to pay | At least monthly. On paydays designated in advance. |
| Final paycheck | Next payday or 10 business days. Whichever comes first; 48 hours on written request. |
| New hire reporting | Within 20 days, to Idaho Department of Labor |
From the state facts of our compliance guides.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Idaho 5.3% above $16,100 single or $32,200 married (EPB00744, 2026). The calculator withholds it with the federal taxes.
Paid biweekly to a single filer with no other W-4 entries, a $2,307.69 check has $193.08 of federal income tax, $143.08 of Social Security, $33.46 of Medicare and $89.49 of Idaho income tax. Take-home pay is $1,848.58.
Yes. Next to the take-home pay it shows the employer's payroll taxes in Idaho: the Social Security and Medicare match, federal unemployment, and Idaho unemployment tax at the new employer rate or the rate the state gave you. Use it as the Idaho payroll calculator for one check or the whole year.
1.00% on the first $58,300.00 of each employee's wages in 2026, until the state assigns your own rate.
A federal Form W-4 and the state form: Form ID W-4 (Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate). Report the hire to the state within 20 days.
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