Nebraska Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Nebraska. See FICA, federal withholding, and Nebraska state tax up to 5.84%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Nebraska. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Nebraska state income tax up to 5.84%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Nebraska payroll facts: State income tax up to 5.84%. Median household income: $66,644. State minimum wage: $12/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Nebraska?
Nebraska employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Nebraska state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Nebraska?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $66,644 salary, expect $5,665-$6,664 in additional employer taxes annually.
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