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US Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your US paycheck: federal, FICA and state tax per pay period.

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Gross Pay $Filing Status Pay Frequency State Tax Rate %

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Net Pay (per paycheck) —

Gross Pay (per paycheck) —

Federal Tax —

FICA —

State Tax —

Annual Take-Home —

How to use the US Paycheck Calculator

Choose how you enter pay (annual, monthly or hourly), pick filing status and pay frequency, and set your state tax rate. Your per-paycheck breakdown updates live.

How US paycheck withholding works

Each paycheck loses money to three main taxes: federal income tax (2025 brackets 10%–37% on taxable income after the $15,750 single / $31,500 married standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to the $176,100 wage base + 1.45% Medicare), and state income tax (0–13%+ depending on your state).

Why your net differs from salary ÷ paychecks

Pre-tax deductions — 401(k) contributions, health premiums, HSA — reduce taxable income before these calculations, so real take-home is often higher than this estimate if you contribute. For UK and Canada equivalents, see our UK take-home calculator and Canada income tax calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a solid estimate using 2025 federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA. Real withholding also reflects pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and health premiums.

6.2% Social Security tax (on wages up to $176,100 in 2025) plus 1.45% Medicare on all wages.

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