Paycheck Calculator

Estimate US take-home pay for salary or hourly work. Adjust filing status, pay frequency, state, 401k percentage, health deductions and other annual deductions.

Paycheck Inputs

Estimate US take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, state tax and common pre-tax deductions.

Estimated take-home per pay period

$2,405
Gross per pay$3,269
Federal income tax$335
Social Security$203
Medicare$47
State tax estimate$0
Pre-tax deductions$279
Annual net
$62,529
Effective tax
17.9%

What this calculator includes

  • Federal income tax using progressive brackets.
  • Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes.
  • Editable state income tax estimate.
  • Common pre-tax deductions like 401k and health insurance.

Why it is an estimate

Actual withholding depends on your W-4, local taxes, benefits, payroll rules, wage limits, credits, pre-tax deductions and employer setup. Use this for planning, then verify with payroll or a tax professional.

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