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Paycheck calculator
See your take-home pay per paycheck after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and deductions. Uses the 2026 federal tables.
Private: this runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter or upload is sent to us.
How to use it
- Choose salary or hourly and enter your pay.
- Pick how often you are paid and your filing status.
- Add your state income tax rate and any deductions.
- Your take-home pay and every deduction update as you type.
About this tool
Federal income tax is estimated with the 2026 brackets and standard deduction for your filing status, spread evenly across your paychecks. Social Security is 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 married filing jointly).
State income tax rules differ widely, so enter your state's rate (0 for states with no income tax). Tax credits, special deductions and your actual W-4 elections can change your real withholding. Figures are estimates for planning, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Questions
Which tax year does this use?
The 2026 federal brackets, standard deductions and Social Security wage base.
Why might my real paycheck differ?
Your employer withholds based on your W-4, and credits, special deductions, local taxes and benefits are not included. Treat the result as an estimate.
Is my information sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to us or stored on a server.