Wisconsin Judgment Interest Rate
United States Wisconsin judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
Current rate
7.75% per year, effective July 9, 2026 Set by statute
Wisconsin post-judgment interest is currently 7.75% — a statutory formula rate under Wis. Stat. § 815.05(8) that resets twice a year. § 815.05(8) governs POST-judgment interest (from date of entry until paid); prejudgment interest on the verdict/costs is under § 814.04(4), which…
→ See Wisconsin’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under Wis. Stat. § 815.05(8), currently 7.75% (as of July 9, 2026). Annual rate = 1% + prime rate. Prime rate is the bank prime loan rate published by the Federal Reserve Board in statistical release H.15… Simple interest. § 815.05(8) governs POST-judgment interest (from date of entry until paid); prejudgment interest on the verdict/costs is under § 814.04(4), which… Verify the current value at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 7.75% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/815.05(8
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.