Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and deductions
About Paycheck Estimates
Estimates federal tax and FICA withholding. Does not include state or local taxes. FICA is 6.2% Social Security (up to $168,600) plus 1.45% Medicare.
About This Tool
Paycheck Calculator is a free browser-based tool that estimates your net take-home pay after federal and state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. It's used by employees, HR professionals, and job seekers who want to understand their real earnings before or after accepting a job offer.
Enter your gross salary or hourly wage, pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly), filing status, and allowances. The calculator applies current IRS withholding tables to estimate federal income tax, FICA contributions, and optional state tax deductions.
Use it to compare job offers, plan a budget around your actual take-home pay, or verify paycheck accuracy. Everything runs in the browser with no personal data stored.