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Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, FICA, and pre-tax deductions for all 50 US states.

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Paycheck Calculator

Use this free paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal, state, FICA, and pre-tax deductions.
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See your estimated take-home pay after taxes

2025 US Tax Rates Used

Federal Brackets (Single)

10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37% — progressive marginal rates

Standard Deduction

$14,600 (Single) / $29,200 (Married Filing Jointly)

FICA Taxes

Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45% = 7.65% total

Note: This is an estimate. Actual withholding may vary based on W-4 details, additional taxes, and local taxes.

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How our paycheck calculator works

1

Enter gross pay and pay period

Type your gross pay per period (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly). For salary, also enter annual salary and well convert it.

2

Select filing status and state

Choose single, married, or head of household, and your state. We use 2025 federal and state tax brackets plus FICA (Social Security + Medicare).

3

Add pre-tax deductions

Enter 401(k), HSA, or pre-tax benefits. We subtract these from taxable wages before calculating federal, state, and FICA tax.

Key things to know about our paycheck calculator:

  • Federal tax brackets: 10% on first ~11,925 dollars, 12% on 11,925-48,475, and so on up to 37% for high earners.
  • FICA breakdown: 6.2% Social Security (on wages up to 168,600 dollars in 2025) plus 1.45% Medicare (no cap).
  • Compare job offers: Use the paycheck calculator to compare job offers and plan withholdings so you dont owe a big balance at tax time.

For related calculations, try our salary calculator.

Verified accuracy

Cross-checked against authoritative formulas (IRS, NIST, ACM) and updated for 2025/2026 tax years and rates.

Instant results

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Your data stays private

We never collect, store, or transmit your inputs. Every calculation runs locally in your browser.

Learn as you calculate

Each calculator includes the formula, plain-English explanation, and FAQs so you understand the result.

Estimates only. Calculator results are for educational and planning purposes — not professional advice. For binding decisions on taxes, investments, health, or legal matters, consult a qualified professional.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about this calculator. Can't find what you're looking for? Email our team.

Most US workers see 20-35% total withholding: 10-15% federal income tax, 0-10% state income tax (TX/FL zero, CA/NY high), 7.65% FICA, plus pre-tax benefit deductions. A $60,000 salary in Texas takes home ~$46,500; the same salary in California takes home ~$42,000. Our paycheck calculator breaks down each tax line so you can see exactly where the money goes.

How it works

How to estimate your take-home pay for any pay period

Our paycheck calculator lets you calculate net pay from gross pay across all US pay frequencies, with federal, state, FICA, and pre-tax deductions, in four steps.

  1. 1

    Enter your gross pay per period

    Type the pre-deduction amount on a single paycheck. If you know your annual salary, divide by the number of pay periods (52 weekly, 26 biweekly, 24 semi-monthly, 12 monthly). Example: $75,000 annual / 26 biweekly = $2,884.62 per check.

  2. 2

    Pick your pay frequency and filing status

    Select how often you are paid (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly) and your IRS filing status (single, married filing jointly, head of household). The calculator uses this to annualize your income and apply the correct tax brackets.

  3. 3

    Pick your state and add pre-tax deductions

    Select your state to apply state income tax (TX, FL, AK, NV, WA, WY, SD, NH have no state income tax). Add any pre-tax deductions: 401k, traditional IRA, health insurance premium, HSA, FSA, etc. These reduce taxable wages and lower your tax withholding.

  4. 4

    Read the result

    The result shows gross pay, federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, total deductions, and net take-home. It also shows your effective tax rate and the annual equivalent. Use this to compare job offers, plan budgets, or check if your W-4 is set correctly.

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