Tax Bracket for Nebraska (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Nebraska (NE) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (4 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
5.84%
Number of Brackets
4
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Nebraska
This calculator shows which Nebraska tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Nebraska Overview
Nebraska uses a progressive income tax system with 4 brackets ranging from 2.46% to 5.84%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Nebraska Compares
Nebraska's top rate of 5.84% compares to Kansas at 5.7% and Iowa at 5.7%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5.7% | Kansas has an income tax rate of 5.7%. |
| Iowa | 5.7% | Iowa has an income tax rate of 5.7%. |
| South Dakota | 0% | South Dakota has an income tax rate of 0%. |
Nebraska's income tax rate of 5.84% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Nebraska Residents
- 1Nebraska has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 2.46% to 5.84%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Nebraska bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Nebraska's tax impact on your finances.