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🇺🇸United States

US Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay after federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare.

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Results

Gross Pay (per period)$3,125
Federal Tax$348
Social Security (6.2%)$194
Medicare (1.45%)$45
State Tax$156
Take-Home Pay$2,382

What is Paycheck?

The US Paycheck Calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions.

Formula

Federal Tax: Progressive brackets (2024)
Social Security: 6.2% on first $168,600
Medicare: 1.45%
State Tax: Varies 0% to 13.3%

Net Pay = Gross − Federal Tax − SS − Medicare − State Tax

How to use this US Paycheck Calculator?

1. Enter annual salary. 2. Select filing status. 3. Enter state tax rate (0% for Texas/Florida, 13.3% for California). 4. Choose pay frequency.

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Frequently asked questions

Which states have no income tax?
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
What is the Social Security wage cap?
For 2024-2025, Social Security tax (6.2%) applies only to the first $168,600 of earnings.
How much should I expect to take home?
Roughly 70-80% of gross salary for most earners.

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