Use our Idaho Paycheck Calculator to quickly figure out how much you’ll take home after taxes. Just enter your salary, pay frequency, and deductions, and get a detailed breakdown of your gross pay, taxes, and net pay in seconds.
How Your Idaho Paycheck is Calculated
Your paycheck amount depends on your earnings, deductions, and withholdings. The basic formula is:
Gross Pay – (Federal Taxes + State Taxes + Local Taxes + FICA) = Net Pay
Here’s what each term means:
- Gross Pay: The total amount you earn before any deductions.
- Federal Income Tax: A tax withheld based on IRS tax brackets, filing status, and allowances.
- FICA Taxes: Contributions to Social Security and Medicare.
- State Income Tax: A percentage withheld by the state of Idaho.
- Local Taxes: Any city or county-level taxes, if applicable.
A Guide to Idaho State Payroll Taxes
Idaho State Income Tax
Idaho uses a flat income tax rate. Starting in 2025, the state applies a 5.695 percent tax rate on all taxable income. This simplified structure replaced the previous graduated brackets.
| Taxable Income | 2025 Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| All income levels | 5.695% |
Standard Deduction (2025):
- Single filers: 14,600 dollars
- Married filing jointly: 29,200 dollars
Idaho does not offer a separate personal exemption. The standard deduction reduces your taxable income and helps determine how much tax is withheld from your paycheck.
State-Specific Programs & Withholdings
Idaho does not require employees to contribute to any state disability insurance (SDI) or paid family leave programs. However, employers must pay into the state unemployment insurance (SUI) system, which is not deducted from employee wages. Employees do not pay SUI directly.
Understanding Federal & FICA Taxes
Federal and FICA taxes apply across the United States. They are key components in calculating your take-home pay.
- Social Security Tax: 6.2 percent of your wages, up to 168,600 dollars for 2025.
- Medicare Tax: 1.45 percent of all wages, with an additional 0.9 percent applied to income over 200,000 dollars.
Employers match these contributions for Social Security and Medicare, making them an essential part of every paycheck nationwide.
Local Taxes in Idaho
Idaho does not impose local income taxes at the city or county level. This means your paycheck will only include deductions for federal, state, and FICA taxes. Whether you live in Boise, Meridian, Coeur d’Alene, or Twin Falls, your take-home pay will not be affected by any additional local income taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Idaho Paychecks
What is the minimum wage in Idaho?
Idaho’s minimum wage is 7.25 dollars per hour, matching the federal minimum wage. Employers must pay at least this rate unless an exemption applies.
How often are paydays in Idaho?
Employers in Idaho may pay employees weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. Most private employers use a bi-weekly pay schedule.
What is the Idaho state tax rate for 2025?
In 2025, Idaho applies a flat income tax rate of 5.695 percent on all taxable income.
Are 1099 contractors subject to Idaho taxes?
Yes. Independent contractors are responsible for paying both federal and state income taxes directly. They also pay self-employment taxes, which cover the employee and employer portions of Social Security and Medicare.
What are the overtime laws in Idaho?
Idaho follows federal overtime laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must receive 1.5 times their regular hourly pay for overtime hours.
Other State Calculators