Economists take-home pay in Iowa
The median economists in Iowa earns $96,310. After taxes that leaves about $72,924 a year, or $6,077 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 24.3%.
$72,924 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $96,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,358 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,368 |
| Iowa income tax (approx.) | −$3,660 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,077 |
| Every two weeks | $2,805 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.