Paycheck & Take-Home Pay Calculator (US Salary)
Pre-Tax Deductions (Optional)
Paycheck & Tax Breakdown
Deduções Detalhadas por Cheque de Pagamento
Calculates federal progressive income tax brackets with standard deductions, 7.65% mandatory FICA payroll tax, and state-specific withholdings.
How it works
1
Enter your annual salary or hourly rate and hours worked per week.
2
Choose your pay frequency (e.g. bi-weekly every two weeks, weekly, or monthly) and IRS filing status.
3
Select your state of employment to apply state income tax rates and view your net take-home earnings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay?
Bi-weekly pay occurs every two weeks resulting in 26 paychecks per year (two months have three paychecks). Semi-monthly pay occurs twice per month (typically the 15th and last day), resulting in exactly 24 paychecks per year.
How are Social Security and Medicare taxes calculated?
Under FICA, employees pay 6.2% for Social Security on income up to the annual statutory wage base ($168,600) and 1.45% for Medicare with no wage ceiling.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The site is supported by ads, so you never pay or need to create an account.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The page adapts to your screen and does not require installing any app.