Verified AscenPay tables
Wisconsin payroll tax rules, 2026
These are the figures AscenPay uses to run Wisconsin payroll.
State income tax withholding
Single
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.5% |
| $14,320 | 4.4% |
| $28,640 | 5.3% |
| $315,310 | 7.65% |
Married
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.5% |
| $19,090 | 4.4% |
| $38,190 | 5.3% |
| $420,420 | 7.65% |
- Each exemption or allowance: $700 a year.
State unemployment (employer)
- Taxable wage limit: $14,000 per employee per year.
- New-employer rate used: 3.05%. Your state assigns your actual rate.
Federal taxes (every state)
- Social Security 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to $184,500 of wages.
- Medicare 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer; extra 0.9% employee tax over $200,000.
- Federal unemployment (FUTA) 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee.