Take Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your net pay after federal tax, FICA, state tax, and other deductions

Know Your Actual Take Home Pay
Employment Details
Annual Gross Salary ($)
Filing Status
State (Optional)
Includes Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and State Tax where applicable
Your Take Home Pay Breakdown
Detailed Deductions
Pay Period Breakdown
Annual Take Home Pay
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After all taxes and deductions
Complete Tax Breakdown
Federal, FICA, and state taxes calculated accurately
Multiple Pay Periods
See your take home for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly
Effective Tax Rate
Know your actual tax rate after all deductions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the calculation?
Federal income tax (using current brackets), Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45% with no cap), and state income tax where applicable.
How is federal tax calculated?
Using progressive tax brackets. Different portions of your income are taxed at different rates based on your filing status.
What is FICA?
FICA includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). These are payroll taxes that fund retirement and healthcare benefits.
Does this include 401(k) or other deductions?
This calculator focuses on mandatory taxes. For personalized deductions, use the results as a baseline and adjust accordingly.
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Take Home Pay Calculator - Know Your Actual Salary After Taxes

Our Take Home Pay Calculator helps you understand how much of your gross salary you actually keep after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state taxes. Whether you're negotiating a salary, budgeting, or planning your finances, knowing your net pay is essential.

How it works: Enter your annual gross salary and filing status. The calculator automatically applies current federal tax brackets, FICA taxes (6.2% Social Security up to $168,600, 1.45% Medicare), and state income tax for selected states.

Perfect for: Employees comparing job offers, freelancers estimating net income, financial planning, and anyone wanting to understand their actual take-home pay.

Tax Brackets Used: 2024 federal tax brackets with standard deduction included. Social Security wage base limit applies automatically.