H-1B · Wisconsin
H-1B take-home pay in Wisconsin (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Wisconsin state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $45,800 | $3,817 | 23.7% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $58,990 | $4,916 | 26.3% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $71,530 | $5,961 | 28.5% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $84,070 | $7,006 | 29.9% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $102,316 | $8,526 | 31.8% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $120,526 | $10,044 | 33.0% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $146,657 | $12,221 | 33.3% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $181,227 | $15,102 | 35.3% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $219,727 | $18,311 | 37.2% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $302,227 | $25,186 | 39.6% | Details → |
How Wisconsin state income tax works for H-1B holders
Wisconsin charges a single flat rate of 7.65% 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 Wisconsin is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Wisconsin?
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: www.revenue.wi.gov/