How Idaho taxes your paycheck
Flat 5.3% on taxable income above a zero bracket ($4,811 single, $9,622 married)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $4,811 | 0% |
| Over $4,811 | 5.3% |
Idaho follows the federal standard deduction. Head of household uses the married bracket thresholds.
Example: $60,000 salary in Idaho
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks) on a $60,000 salary, with no 401(k) or health premiums, takes home about $1,858.39 per paycheck, or $48,318 a year.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 |
| Idaho income tax | -$79.68 |
| Net pay | $1,858.39 |
Idaho pay stub and payday rules
Idaho requires employers to give each employee a statement of the deductions taken from wages for every pay period with deductions.
- Statement of deductions made from wages
Source: Idaho Code § 45-609. Every state compared in our pay stub requirements by state guide.
Pay frequency: At least once a month, within 15 days after the pay period ends (Idaho Code § 45-608).
Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour. Idaho matches the federal minimum.
Idaho Paycheck FAQs
Yes. Flat 5.3% on taxable income above a zero bracket ($4,811 single, $9,622 married)
For a single filer paid every two weeks on a $60,000 salary with no pre-tax deductions, our 2026 estimate is $2,307.69 gross and $1,858.39 take-home per paycheck. About 19.5% of gross goes to taxes: $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare, $79.68 Idaho income tax.
$7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009. Idaho matches the federal minimum.
Idaho requires employers to give each employee a statement of the deductions taken from wages for every pay period with deductions. (Idaho Code § 45-609)
At least once a month, within 15 days after the pay period ends (Idaho Code § 45-608).