Salary Guide · 2026
Idaho Salary Guide (2026)
This guide explains how salaries are taxed in Idaho, what take-home pay looks like at different income levels, and how cost of living affects real purchasing power across major cities.
Idaho Income Snapshot
Individual median income
$40,800
-27% vs US median
Household median income
$70,214
US Census ACS 2023
Median take-home (annual)
$32,522
Eff. rate: 20.29%
Median monthly take-home
$2,710
Single filer, 2026
Income Tax Structure in Idaho
Tax system: Flat state income tax (5.8%)
Idaho has a flat income tax rate of 5.8%. Growing tech hubs in Boise and a relatively low cost of living make it increasingly attractive for remote workers and transplants from more expensive states.
Take-Home Pay at Popular Salary Levels
Single filer · Standard deduction · ID state tax · 2026 IRS brackets
| Gross salary | Federal tax | State tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly | Eff. rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,000 | $4,494 | $3,190 | $4,208 | $43,108 | $3,592 | 21.62% |
| $80,000 | $8,954 | $4,640 | $6,120 | $60,286 | $5,024 | 24.64% |
| $110,000 | $15,554 | $6,380 | $8,415 | $79,651 | $6,638 | 27.59% |
| $150,000 | $24,914 | $8,700 | $11,475 | $104,911 | $8,743 | 30.06% |
Take-home as % of gross
Housing Affordability in Idaho Cities
Based on $110,000 salary · Rent: HUD FMR 2026 · COL: C2ER/ACCRA
Meridian
COL: 0.80× · 1BR rent: $850/mo
Rent burden: 12.8% of take-home
Is $110,000 enough in Meridian? →Idaho Falls
COL: 0.93× · 1BR rent: $1,100/mo
Rent burden: 16.6% of take-home
Is $110,000 enough in Idaho Falls? →Pocatello
COL: 0.88× · 1BR rent: $1,000/mo
Rent burden: 15.1% of take-home
Is $110,000 enough in Pocatello? →Caldwell
COL: 0.95× · 1BR rent: $1,150/mo
Rent burden: 17.3% of take-home
Is $110,000 enough in Caldwell? →Popular Salary Guides for Idaho
Is This Salary Enough in Idaho?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $100,000 a good salary in Idaho?
A $100,000 salary in Idaho yields approximately $73,196 per year ($6,100/month) after federal and state taxes. In most Idaho cities, this is above the state individual median of $40,800 — generally a comfortable income.
How much state income tax do you pay in Idaho?
Idaho has Flat state income tax (5.8%). For a $80,000 salary, the estimated state income tax is $4,640. Your effective rate depends on your income level, filing status, and deductions.
What salary is considered middle class in Idaho?
The individual median income in Idaho is $40,800 and the household median is $70,214 (Census ACS 2023). Middle-class income typically ranges from 67%–200% of the household median, roughly $47,043–$140,428 for a family.
Data Sources
- •Tax calculations: IRS federal tax tables
- •Payroll taxes: Social Security Administration
- •Salary data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- •Rent data: HUD Fair Market Rents
Data updated monthly using government datasets.