Salary after tax calculator
Enter your annual salary to see estimated federal withholding, state tax, FICA, and net pay per year and per paycheck. Switch states to compare California vs Texas vs Florida take-home.
Annual vs paycheck view
Start with annual gross, then change frequency to biweekly or monthly to match how you are paid. The engine annualizes wages the same way payroll systems do.
Popular state paycheck calculators
Start with the highest-traffic states, then browse all 50.
Paycheck Calculators by State
Each state page preloads that state’s tax rules for a faster estimate.
International Paycheck Calculators
UK, Canada provinces, Australia, and Tier-1 European countries — each with its own tax engine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is take-home pay calculated?
We estimate employer-style withholding: federal income tax (IRS Pub 15-T / W-4), state income tax when applicable, local tax when ZIP-mapped, Social Security, and Medicare. Pre-tax 401(k) and benefits reduce taxable wages per IRS rules.
What taxes are deducted from my paycheck?
Typical US paychecks withhold federal income tax, state income tax (unless you are in a no-tax state like TX/FL), Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%), and sometimes local city tax (e.g. NYC).
Is this paycheck calculator accurate?
It is built for paycheck withholding accuracy using Pub 15-T, FICA, state tables, and local ZIP rates — the same category as ADP and PaycheckCity free tools. Your real payslip can still differ due to benefits, rounding, or employer setup. See /methodology.
Should I use hourly or salary mode?
Use salary mode for fixed pay per period. Use hourly mode for an hourly rate, weekly hours, and overtime at 1.5×. Both produce federal, state, and FICA estimates.
Which states matter most for take-home pay?
California and New York (especially NYC) generally withhold more state/local tax. Texas and Florida have no state wage income tax, so take-home is often higher at the same gross salary.