Nebraska Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Nebraska Payroll Taxes

A typical Nebraska paycheck includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Nebraska state income tax withholding. Nebraska municipalities generally do not levy employee local wage/income taxes. Employers fund Nebraska unemployment insurance (SUTA), FUTA, workers’ compensation, and maintain required notices/records. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and eligible insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

Employee (federal): Income tax (IRS W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
Employee (state): Nebraska withholding based on Form W-4N elections and credits.
Local (employee): None.
Employer: Nebraska SUTA; FUTA; workers’ compensation; required postings and recordkeeping.
Pretax deductions: May reduce federal/state taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA.

How Your Nebraska Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross wages (regular, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions, then minus FICA, federal, and Nebraska withholding. With no municipal wage tax, there’s no city/town line. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and take-home pay.

Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, deductions.
Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, Nebraska state, deductions, and net pay.
Supplemental wages: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal methods for bonuses/commissions.

Nebraska Employer SUTA — 10 Years

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Year	Taxable Wage Base (USD)	Experience-Rated Range (%)	New Employer Rate (%)	Notes
2025	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2024	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2023	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2022	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2021	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2020	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2019	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2018	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2017	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL
2016	—	—	—	Verify with NE DOL

Nebraska Salary Threshold

Nebraska follows FLSA and state rules. Exempt status requires passing the duties tests and meeting the salary-basis threshold. Job titles alone do not confer exemption. Confirm Nebraska minimum wage, tip credit/service-charge rules, earned leave requirements, and industry-specific standards when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income — Nebraska — 10 Years

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Year	Median Household Income (USD)	Source/Notes
2024	—	ACS 1-year (update)
2023	—	ACS 1-year (update)
2022	—	ACS 1-year
2021	—	ACS 1-year
2020	—	ACS 1-year
2019	—	ACS 1-year
2018	—	ACS 1-year
2017	—	ACS 1-year
2016	—	ACS 1-year
2015	—	ACS 1-year

FICA in Nebraska

FICA applies federally: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Additional Medicare tax applies above the federal threshold; there’s no employer match. Eligible pretax benefits can reduce FICA-taxable wages.

Local Income Taxes

50-word summary: Nebraska does not impose municipal wage/income taxes. Withholding occurs at the state level along with FICA. Some cities may levy employer-focused business taxes. Multistate workers may face local taxes elsewhere; confirm worksite and residency when estimating take-home pay.

Illustrative Nebraska Local Wage/Income Tax Table

City	Employee Local Income Tax?	Typical Rate	Notes
Omaha	No	N/A	No municipal wage tax
Lincoln	No	N/A	No municipal wage tax
Bellevue	No	N/A	No municipal wage tax

Wage & Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

Overtime: Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× after 40 hours/week. Nebraska has no separate daily OT rule.
Pay frequency: Employers must pay on a regular schedule (biweekly or semimonthly) with itemized wage statements.
Leave requirements: Review minimum wage, tip credit, and employer policies; check federal or local programs.

Additional Nebraska Forms

IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding)
Nebraska Form W-4N (state withholding)
Form I-9; Nebraska new-hire reporting
Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance)
Nebraska unemployment (employer) registration; required workplace posters

FAQs: Nebraska Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal, and Nebraska withholding to display take-home pay.

Does Nebraska deduct local city taxes?

No. Only federal and state taxes apply; no municipal wage taxes.

Which form controls Nebraska state withholding?

Nebraska Form W-4N. Complete along with your W-4 and update after life changes.

How to enter overtime, tips, or bonuses?

Enter overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours/week, include differentials, tips, and supplemental wages separately for accurate withholding.

Why did my paycheck change?

Changes in hours, tips, overtime, bonuses, W-4/W-4N elections, benefits, or annual tax updates.

Does it work for nonresidents?

Yes. Nebraska withholding applies to Nebraska-sourced wages; calculator models accordingly.

Pretax benefits increasing take-home?

401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and Section 125 insurance reduce taxable wages and may lower FICA.

Tips treatment?

Reported tips are taxable for federal, FICA, and Nebraska state income tax; include all tips in calculations.

Multiple jobs affecting withholding?

Use IRS guidance and W-4N; model each job separately to avoid under-withholding.

Additional Medicare tax?

Applies above federal threshold; no employer match; appears with regular Medicare on pay stub.

Bonuses and commissions?

Treated as supplemental wages. Federal and Nebraska withholding apply; enter separately to compare methods.

Project annual take-home?

Multiply weekly hours by 52, add expected overtime/tips/bonuses, then run calculator with pay frequency and deductions.