Salary Calculator

Take Home Pay Estimator · Federal Tax · FICA · State Tax

Tax Rates
Salary Details
Annual Salary ($)
Filing Status
State
401(k) / Retirement (%)
Health Insurance ($/month)
Based on federal brackets. Includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
Your Pay Breakdown
Detailed Breakdown
Monthly Gross
$0
Monthly Tax
$0
Monthly Net
$0
Bi-Weekly Net
$0
Hourly Rate (40h/week)
$0.00
Based on 52 weeks per year
Federal Tax
2024 marginal tax brackets for all filing statuses
State Tax
Select from 12+ states or add custom rate
Retirement & Benefits
401(k), health insurance, and pre-tax deductions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is federal income tax calculated?
Federal tax uses marginal brackets. Different portions of your income are taxed at different rates. For single filers: 10% on first $11,000, 12% on $11,001-$44,725, 22% on $44,726-$95,375, and so on.
What are FICA taxes?
FICA includes Social Security (6.2% on wages up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages). These are mandatory payroll taxes.
What's the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is your total salary before deductions. Net pay (take-home) is what you actually receive after taxes, retirement contributions, and other deductions.
Does this include standard deduction?
Yes! The calculator applies the standard deduction automatically: Single $14,600, Married Joint $29,200, Head of Household $21,900 for 2024.
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Salary Calculator - Calculate Your Take Home Pay

Our Salary Calculator helps you estimate your net take-home pay after all deductions including federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, 401(k), and health insurance. Perfect for understanding your actual paycheck.

How it works: Enter your annual salary, filing status, state, and optional deductions. The calculator shows your net pay, monthly breakdown, bi-weekly pay, and hourly rate.

Includes: Federal income tax (marginal brackets), FICA (Social Security + Medicare), state income tax (select from 12+ states), 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and standard deduction.

Perfect for: Job offers comparison, salary negotiation, budget planning, understanding tax impact, and financial planning.