Take-Home Pay Calculator
Estimate your net pay after federal income tax, FICA, and state tax. Uses 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction to show what actually lands in your paycheck.
Salary Details
Pay Summary
Your Net Pay
Net Annual
Net Monthly
Net Per Paycheck ()
Tax Breakdown
Federal Tax
FICA (SS + Medicare)
State Tax
Effective Tax Rate
📋 Details
Gross Salary:
Filing Status:
Standard Deduction:
Taxable Income:
Social Security:
Medicare:
Total Tax:
Paychecks Per Year:
Calculating your take-home pay...
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Enter your salary details above to see your take-home pay
Understanding Your Take-Home Pay
What Gets Withheld
- • Federal income tax, using 2026 brackets on income above the standard deduction
- • Social Security tax of 6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 wage base
- • Medicare tax of 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 ($250,000 married filing jointly)
- • State income tax, applied here as a flat rate on gross salary
Notes on This Estimate
- • Uses the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly)
- • Does not include pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) or health insurance
- • State tax is a simplified flat rate, not bracket-based
- • For planning only; consult a tax professional for exact figures
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