Paycheck Calculator

Net pay = Gross pay − Federal tax − FICA − State tax − Deductions.

What this calculator does

Uses 2026 federal tax brackets. Includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).

Frequently asked questions

How is take-home pay calculated?

Gross pay minus federal income tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), state tax, and pre-tax deductions like 401(k).