Paycheck Tax Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after federal, FICA, and state taxes.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross Pay | $5,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$804.56 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$310.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$72.50 |
| State Tax | −$250.00 |
| Net Pay | $3,562.94 |
Effective tax rate: 28.74%
Estimate only. Actual withholding may differ based on W-4 elections, additional income, credits, and state-specific rules.
About Paycheck Tax Calculator
This paycheck tax calculator estimates your take-home pay for any pay period using 2024 federal income tax brackets for single filers, FICA contributions (Social Security at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base, plus Medicare at 1.45%), and a flat state income tax rate you provide. Enter your gross pay per period and select your pay frequency — weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly — to instantly see a per-paycheck breakdown of every deduction. Annual pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions or HSA deposits reduce your federal taxable income before brackets are applied. All calculations run locally in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Private & free — this tool runs entirely in your browser.