Take-Home Pay Calculator

Estimate your net pay after federal income tax, FICA, and state tax. Uses 2024 federal brackets and the standard deduction to show what actually lands in your paycheck.

Salary Details

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Your total salary before any taxes are withheld

How often you receive a paycheck

Your federal tax filing status

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Flat state income tax rate applied to gross salary

Pay Summary

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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 2024 brackets on income above the standard deduction
  • • Social Security tax of 6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base
  • • Medicare tax of 1.45% on all wages
  • • State income tax, applied here as a flat rate on gross salary

Notes on This Estimate

  • • Uses the 2024 standard deduction ($14,600 single, $29,200 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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