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Travel Nurse Pay Calculator — Wisconsin

Wisconsin (WI) has a 7.6% effective state income tax rate. Enter your offer below to see your exact take-home.

Your Offer

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★ = no state income tax

Weekly Take-Home
$2,320
after all taxes + stipends
Weekly Taxable Pay
$936
before taxes
Weekly Tax-Free
$1,600
housing + meals
Contract Net
$30,156
13 weeks total
✓ IRS Stipend Risk: Looks Reasonable
Stipend-to-taxable ratio looks within normal range. Always verify stipend amounts don't exceed GSA per-diem rates for the assignment location.

Tax Breakdown (13-week contract)

Gross Taxable Income$12,168
Federal Income Tax−$951
State Income Tax−$931
Social Security−$754
Medicare−$176
Net Taxable Income$9,356
Tax-Free Stipends+$20,800
Total Net Income$30,156
Effective federal rate: 7.8% · Total tax rate: 23.1%

Travel Nursing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has an effective state income tax rate of approximately 7.6% on travel nurse wages. Only your taxable hourly wages (not stipends) are subject to this tax. On a $26/hr taxable rate working 36 hours/week over 13 weeks, expect to pay roughly $931 in state taxes for a standard contract.

Remember that tax-free stipends are not subject to state income tax, regardless of which state you work in. A large housing stipend in Wisconsin produces the same tax-free income as anywhere else — the state tax only applies to your hourly wages.

What to watch out for in Wisconsin

  • Always verify your tax home qualifies under IRS rules before accepting tax-free stipends
  • Consider whether the state tax impact is offset by higher agency rates or demand for nurses in Wisconsin
  • Compare total contract net income, not just weekly gross, when evaluating offers

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