Omaha, NE variant. This is a Omaha, NE-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.
Omaha paychecks are shaped by NE state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $71,373 median income and a cost-of-living index of 88 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Omaha paycheck
Omaha has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + NE state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 88) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Omaha take-home figure.
About Omaha, NE
Omaha applies Nebraska state income and sales taxes, with a moderate overall burden.
Omaha offers affordable home prices relative to most large US cities.
Omaha is a center for insurance and finance and is home to several major corporations, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $71,373 in Omaha
FICA on $71,373 is $5,460. No city income tax applies in Omaha. Federal and NE state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $270,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $71,373
- Local sales tax: 7%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.92%
- Cost of living index: 88 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Omaha have a city income tax?
No, Omaha has no separate city income tax beyond NE state tax.
What is the median income in Omaha?
About $71,373 per household.