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What you should know about Wisconsin taxes
Wisconsin has four brackets with a top rate of 7.65%. Most workers in the $28K–$315K range pay 5.3%. Wisconsin has reciprocity with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.
Wisconsin Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Range |
|---|---|
| 3.54% | $0 – $14,320 |
| 4.65% | $14,321 – $28,640 |
| 5.3% | $28,641 – $315,310 |
| 7.65% | $315,311+ |
Wisconsin Tax Brackets Explained
Wisconsin has four brackets from 3.54% to 7.65%. The 5.3% bracket covers a massive range ($28,641 to $315,310), which is where the vast majority of Wisconsin workers fall. The standard deduction ranges from $12,760 for single filers earning $15,960 or less, phasing out for higher earners. Wisconsin does not have local income taxes in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, or any other city. For a Milwaukee worker earning $60,000, the effective state rate is about 4.6%. Wisconsin has reciprocal tax agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan — handy for workers in the Chicagoland border area.
Manufacturing and Dairy: Wisconsin's Economy
Wisconsin remains a manufacturing powerhouse — Harley-Davidson, Oshkosh Corporation, Rockwell Automation, and a massive paper/packaging industry provide blue-collar wages well above the federal minimum of $7.25 (actual factory starting pay is typically $16–$22/hr). Madison is a government and university town with a growing tech sector (Epic Systems in Verona is one of the largest private employers in the metro). Milwaukee has diversified into financial services (Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird) and water technology. For workers near the Illinois border, the reciprocity agreement means you pay taxes only to your home state, avoiding double filing.