About Paycheck Calculator

Paycheck Calculator shows what you actually take home from your pay, after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Enter a salary or hourly wage, pick your state and filing status, and see your real per-paycheck and annual numbers instantly.

Every state, both pay types

The calculator covers all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., including the nine states with no wage income tax, flat-tax states, and fully progressive states. It works for salaried and hourly jobs, and for weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly pay schedules.

See where your money goes

A breakdown chart splits your gross pay into take-home, federal tax, state tax, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), with your effective tax rate. Add a 401(k) percentage or other pre-tax deductions to see how saving changes your paycheck and your taxes.

Current tax rates

Calculations use 2026 federal tax brackets, the 2026 standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and current state income-tax rates. Figures are estimates: they don't include local income taxes, state-specific deductions and credits, or every individual circumstance; your actual withholding also depends on your W-4.

Private and free

Every calculation runs locally in your browser. Nothing you enter (salary, state, deductions) is uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere. No sign-up, nothing to install. For details on the cookies used by advertising, see our Privacy Policy.

Important disclaimer

This calculator is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide, and must not be relied on as, tax advice, legal advice, financial advice, or accounting advice.

• Estimates only. Results are simplified estimates. Your actual pay depends on your W-4 elections, benefits, garnishments, local taxes, and other factors this tool does not capture.
• Tax rules change. Federal and state tax rates, brackets, deductions, and wage bases change regularly. While we work to keep figures current, we make no guarantee that any figure is accurate, complete, or up to date.
• State and local simplifications. State calculations use standard rates and simplified assumptions; they exclude most state-specific deductions, credits, exemptions, and all city or county income taxes.
• No professional relationship. Using this site does not create any advisor–client, accountant–client, or attorney–client relationship.
• No liability. We accept no liability for decisions made or actions taken based on this tool's output.

For decisions that matter (a job offer, tax withholding, retirement contributions, or anything with real financial consequences), consult a qualified tax professional, CPA, or financial advisor.