Milwaukee, WI variant. This is a Milwaukee, WI-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Milwaukee paychecks are shaped by WI state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $49,733 median income and a cost-of-living index of 87 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Milwaukee paycheck
Milwaukee has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + WI state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 87) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Milwaukee take-home figure.
About Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee applies Wisconsin state taxes, and its overall tax and cost burden is moderate for a major Midwestern city.
Milwaukee offers relatively affordable housing compared with other large metros.
Milwaukee has a strong manufacturing heritage and a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $49,733 in Milwaukee
FICA on $49,733 is $3,805. No city income tax applies in Milwaukee. Federal and WI state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $170,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $49,733
- Local sales tax: 5.5%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.13%
- Cost of living index: 87 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Milwaukee have a city income tax?
No, Milwaukee has no separate city income tax beyond WI state tax.
What is the median income in Milwaukee?
About $49,733 per household.