Paycheck calculator
Annual pay in, take-home per period out. Built for US W-2 wages. Not UK PAYE, not Australia.
Result
Enter numbers, then calculate.
Method and sources
What is in the 2026 federal math?
Standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 HOH), seven IRS brackets, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45%, extra 0.9% Medicare above $200,000 single / $250,000 joint. No 401(k) or local tax in this version.
Why is state tax an estimate?
Some states use one rate. California and New York are progressive. We use a planning rate so you can compare states. Your W-2 withholding can differ.
Check: IRS, your state revenue site
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