Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay from gross salary. See federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax withholdings, and voluntary deductions like 401(k), health insurance, and HSA contributions.
3 minutes Easy
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your gross salary or pay amount
- Select your pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Choose your filing status and state
- Add any pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance, HSA)
- Click Calculate to see your take-home pay breakdown
Pay Information
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How often you receive a paycheck
Tax Information
Pre-Tax Deductions
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Percentage of gross pay
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💰 Understanding Your Paycheck
Your take-home pay is your gross income minus federal taxes, state taxes, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and pre-tax deductions. Understanding where every dollar goes helps you plan and budget effectively.
📋 FICA Taxes (2026)
- Social Security: 6.2% on income up to $176,100
- Medicare: 1.45% on all income + 0.9% additional on income over $200,000
- Total FICA: 7.65% for most workers
🔗 Save & Share Your Calculation
Your inputs are automatically saved in the URL. You can bookmark this page to save your calculation, or use the Share button to send it to others.
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