Paycheck Tax Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after taxes per paycheck.
Enter your values
Enter the gross pay per period you are working with.
Enter the estimated federal tax rate in %.
Enter the estimated state tax rate in %.
Choose one of: Weekly, Biweekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Net pay per paycheck
- $1,908.75
- FICA (Social Security + Medicare)
- $191.25
- Federal tax withheld (est.)
- $300.00
- State tax withheld (est.)
- $100.00
- Estimated annual net pay
- $49,627.50
Quick answer
Take-home pay is gross wages minus federal tax, FICA (7.65%) and state tax estimates.
net pay = gross - federal - FICA(7.65%) - state
At a glance
| What it does | Estimate take-home pay after taxes per paycheck. |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance |
| Inputs needed | Gross pay per period, Estimated federal tax rate, Estimated state tax rate, Pay frequency |
| Main output | Net pay per paycheck |
| Formula | net pay = gross - federal - FICA(7.65%) - state |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Paycheck Tax Calculator
- 1Enter your gross pay for one pay period.
- 2Enter your estimated federal and state tax rates (check a recent pay stub or tax bracket).
- 3See the estimated net take-home pay and annualized total.
Inputs explained
- Gross pay per period
- Enter the gross pay per period you are working with.
- Estimated federal tax rate(%)
- Enter the estimated federal tax rate in %.
- Estimated state tax rate(%)
- Enter the estimated state tax rate in %.
- Pay frequency
- Choose one of: Weekly, Biweekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Gross pay per period2500
- Estimated federal tax rate12 %
- Estimated state tax rate4 %
- Pay frequencyBiweekly
Results
- Net pay per paycheck$1,908.75
- FICA (Social Security + Medicare)$191.25
- Federal tax withheld (est.)$300.00
- State tax withheld (est.)$100.00
- Estimated annual net pay$49,627.50
Frequently asked questions
Is this exact like my paycheck?
No — it's an estimate. Actual withholding depends on W-4 elections, pre-tax deductions and exact tax brackets.
What is FICA?
FICA is the combined 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare tax, totaling 7.65% of gross pay for employees.
What do I need to enter into the Paycheck Tax Calculator?
Just 4 values: gross pay per period, estimated federal tax rate, estimated state tax rate, pay frequency. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Paycheck Tax Calculator work out the answer?
Take-home pay is gross wages minus federal tax, FICA (7.65%) and state tax estimates. It applies the formula net pay = gross - federal - FICA(7.65%) - state and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Paycheck Tax Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.