Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay per paycheck, including federal tax, FICA, state tax, and 401k deductions.

What is a Paycheck Calculator?

Estimate your take-home pay per paycheck. Includes federal tax, FICA, state tax, and 401k contributions.

How to Use

Using the paycheck calculator is very simple:

  • Enter your values in the input fields
  • Click the calculate button
  • View the results instantly

Tips

  • Double-check your inputs for accurate results
  • This tool is for estimation - consult a professional for important decisions
  • Save your results for future reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this paycheck calculator accurate?+
This provides a reasonable estimate using 2026 federal tax brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA rates. Actual paychecks may differ due to local taxes, pre-tax benefits (health insurance), W-4 withholding choices, and employer-specific deductions.
What is FICA?+
FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes Social Security tax (6.2%, up to $168,600) and Medicare tax (1.45%, plus an extra 0.9% on income over $200,000). Your employer matches these amounts.
Does this include state taxes?+
Yes, you can set a state income tax rate. Note that 9 states (AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY) have no state income tax - set the rate to 0% for those states.

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