US paycheck calculator
Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
How this paycheck calculator works
This calculator estimates your net pay by subtracting common payroll deductions from your gross annual salary. It includes estimated federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
What is gross pay?
Gross pay is the amount you earn before taxes and deductions. For a salaried worker, this is usually the annual salary listed in the job offer or employment agreement.
What is take-home pay?
Take-home pay is the amount you receive after taxes and deductions are removed. This is also called net pay.
Monthly, biweekly and weekly paycheck estimates
Many US workers are paid weekly, biweekly or monthly. This calculator shows all three estimates so you can compare common pay schedules.
Important note
This calculator provides a simplified educational estimate. Actual payroll results may vary depending on tax brackets, deductions, credits, local taxes, benefits, retirement contributions and other payroll details.