What Goes on an Idaho Pay Stub
Idaho stubs lead with gross pay and hours, then federal income tax withholding, Social Security at 6.2 percent up to the $184,500 wage base, and Medicare at 1.45 percent. The federal block is identical in Boise, Meridian, and Idaho Falls.
The Idaho line is a flat 5.3 percent of Idaho taxable income for 2026, reduced from prior years. Idaho has no local income taxes, so the stub stays simple. The Idaho Paycheck Calculator shows the flat rate across salary levels.
Idaho Withholding Rules: Form ID W-4
Idaho employees complete Form ID W-4, the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, when hired. It captures allowances that reduce taxable wages before the flat rate applies.
Idaho conforms to the federal standard deduction, so the state calculation starts from a familiar place. Update the ID W-4 after marriage, divorce, or a new dependent so withholding tracks reality.
How Often Idaho Employers Have to Pay You
Idaho requires paydays at least once a month, on regular paydays designated in advance. Most employers pay biweekly or semimonthly, well above the monthly floor.
The schedule must be communicated to employees when hired. Any change to the regular payday pattern requires proper notice.
Idaho Final Paycheck Timing
Idaho requires final wages by the next regular payday or within ten business days, whichever comes first. That gives employers a clear outer limit after separation.
There is an accelerator: if you make a written request for your wages after termination, the employer must pay within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Put the request in writing to start that clock.
Does Idaho Require Itemized Pay Stubs?
Yes. Idaho law requires employers to furnish an itemized statement showing wages paid and deductions taken. The statement must give enough detail to verify each line of the stub.
Most Idaho employers deliver stubs electronically through payroll portals. If you cannot access yours, request the itemized statement from payroll directly.
Worked Example: a $54,000 Salary in Boise
Take a single filer in Boise earning $54,000 a year, paid biweekly with no pre-tax benefits. The flat 5.3 percent Idaho line is straightforward to verify.
| Item | Per paycheck |
| Gross pay (biweekly) | $2,076.92 |
| Federal income tax | ~$165.52 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $128.77 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $30.12 |
| Idaho state tax | ~$77.26 |
| Net pay | ~$1,675.26 |
Those "~" marks matter: your real stub shifts with pre-tax benefits, filing status, and any extra withholding you requested. Use the generator above with your own numbers for a stub that matches your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idaho's income tax withholding rate in 2026?
A flat 5.3 percent of Idaho taxable income, reduced from the prior 5.695 percent rate.
What is the Idaho withholding form?
Form ID W-4, the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. You file it with your employer when hired.
How often must Idaho employers pay employees?
At least once a month, on regular paydays designated in advance.
When is my final paycheck due in Idaho?
By the next regular payday or within ten business days, whichever comes first. A written request after termination shortens that to 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
Does Idaho require itemized pay stubs?
Yes. Employers must furnish an itemized statement of wages and deductions with each payment.
Related Tools
Use the main Pay Stub Generator for the national version, or the Idaho Paycheck Calculator to estimate take-home pay. Nearby states have their own pages: the Colorado Pay Stub Generator, the California Pay Stub Generator, and the Arizona Pay Stub Generator.
Sources: Idaho State Tax Commission, Idaho Department of Labor. Figures reviewed for 2026. This generator provides an estimate for planning purposes and is not tax or legal advice.