H-1B · Nebraska
H-1B take-home pay in Nebraska (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Nebraska state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,660 | $3,972 | 20.6% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $61,470 | $5,123 | 23.2% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $74,630 | $6,219 | 25.4% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $87,790 | $7,316 | 26.8% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $106,966 | $8,914 | 28.7% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $126,106 | $10,509 | 29.9% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $153,477 | $12,790 | 30.2% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $189,907 | $15,826 | 32.2% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $230,577 | $19,215 | 34.1% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $317,727 | $26,477 | 36.5% | Details → |
How Nebraska state income tax works for H-1B holders
Nebraska charges a single flat rate of 4.55% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Nebraska is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Nebraska?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: revenue.nebraska.gov/