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Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, and common deductions. Fast, free, updated for 2026.

Updated April 2026

Annual salary ($)Pre-tax deductions ($/yr)Federal tax rate (%)State tax rate (%)Pay frequency

Per-paycheck take-home

$1,933

26 paychecks/yr · Annual take-home: $50,263

Federal

$10,500

State

$3,500

FICA

$5,738

Estimate only. Withholding depends on W-4 elections, credits, and local taxes.

What it does

A free paycheck calculator that estimates your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Enter gross salary and pay frequency; get the breakdown in seconds. All math runs in your browser.

The numbers are estimates — actual paychecks depend on local tax, pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance), and state-specific rules. Use this as a starting point, then compare against your real pay stub. Pair with our budgeting guide.

How to use it

Enter your gross salary.
Pick your pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, monthly).
Set an approximate state tax rate (varies by state).
Read your estimated net pay per paycheck and per year.