See your real net paycheck in Idaho Falls for 2026. Break down federal tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, then view weekly, biweekly, and monthly take-home pay.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Idaho Falls median household income: $62,000 · Avg 1BR rent: $1,000/mo
Idaho levies a state income tax (Flat 5.695%) that comes out of every Idaho Falls paycheck on top of federal tax and FICA. Idaho moved to a flat income tax rate of 5.8% in 2023, simplifying its previous graduated bracket system. The state has no estate or inheritance tax.
| Gross Salary | Annual Take-Home | Monthly Take-Home | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,755 | $2,730 | 18.1% |
| $60,000 | $47,686 | $3,974 | 20.5% |
| $80,000 | $60,964 | $5,080 | 23.8% |
| $62,000 | $49,179 | $4,098 | 20.7% |
| $120,000 | $86,793 | $7,233 | 27.7% |
| $160,000 | $111,855 | $9,321 | 30.1% |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Estimates only.
Idaho Falls is the largest city in eastern Idaho and a gateway to Yellowstone, with an economy anchored by the Idaho National Laboratory (a major nuclear-energy research center), healthcare, agriculture, and tourism.
| Local Metric | Idaho Falls (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 65,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Bonneville County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 87 |
| Regional living wage, single adult | $18.50/hour |
| Regional living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $38.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $7.25/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,000/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,250/month |
| Median home price | $350,000 |
| Median household income | $62,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 6% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.7% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
On a $62,000 salary (single, standard deduction) in Idaho Falls, estimated take-home pay is roughly $49,179/year. With median household income near $62,000 and average 1-bedroom rent of $1,000/month, housing alone can take a large share of net pay.
Federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100, Medicare 1.45%) apply to every worker. Idaho state income tax (Flat 5.695%) also applies in Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls does not impose a city income tax. Your paycheck reflects federal tax, Idaho state tax, and FICA.
For the 2025 tax year filed in 2026, the federal standard deduction is $15,000 (single) and $30,000 (married filing jointly). This calculator applies it before computing federal and state income tax.
Contribute more to a pre-tax 401(k) or 403(b), use an HSA or FSA, and claim eligible deductions. These reduce federal and Idaho state income tax, though most do not reduce Social Security or Medicare.