Enter your salary details on the left and click Calculate to see your take-home pay after all deductions.
Take-home pay — also called net pay or after-tax income — is the amount of money that actually lands in your bank account each payday. It starts with your gross salary and then subtracts all the taxes and deductions your employer withholds before issuing your paycheck.
The main items taken out are: federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), your state income tax, and any voluntary deductions like a 401(k) contribution, health insurance premium, or HSA contribution.
The gap between your gross salary and your take-home pay can be surprisingly large. Someone earning $65,000 a year might only take home around $49,000–$52,000 depending on their state and deductions. Knowing the real number helps you budget accurately and plan your spending.
Your net paycheck is calculated in a specific order:
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate | Tax on Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $11,925 | 10% | Up to $1,193 |
| $11,926 – $48,475 | 12% | Up to $4,386 |
| $48,476 – $103,350 | 22% | Up to $12,073 |
| $103,351 – $197,300 | 24% | Up to $22,532 |
| $197,301 – $250,525 | 32% | Up to $17,024 |
| $250,526 – $626,350 | 35% | Up to $131,561 |
| Over $626,350 | 37% | 37% on excess |
Standard deduction: Single $15,000 · MFJ $30,000 · HoH $22,500
Official website: www.ssa.gov (FICA is a U.S. federal payroll tax).
FICA (Social Security & Medicare payroll taxes) funds two federal programs:
Together, employee FICA = 7.65% of gross pay. Your employer also pays an equal 7.65% match on your behalf — you do not see this on your paycheck but it is part of your total employment cost.
Unlike federal income tax, FICA is calculated on gross wages before most pre-tax deductions (although 401k and HSA contributions do reduce FICA in some employer plan structures).
Estimated annual net pay after federal income tax and FICA only. State tax, deductions, and credits will change results.
| Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA (7.65%) | Total Tax | Eff. Rate | Annual Net | Monthly Net |
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Single filer, standard deduction $15,000. Federal tax uses current brackets. No state tax, no pre-tax deductions. Currency shown as $.
Social Security is capped at the current annual wage base (IRS updates this yearly). Medicare has no cap. High earners pay an extra 0.9% over $200,000.
| Annual Income | SS Tax (6.2%) | Medicare (1.45%) | Add'l Medicare | Total FICA | FICA % of Pay |
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Social Security wage base is updated annually by the IRS. Additional Medicare Tax (0.9%) applies to wages above $200,000 for single filers. Employer matches the employee FICA amount (not included here).
Because 401(k) is pre-tax, the actual cost to your paycheck is less than the contribution amount. Tax savings offset part of each dollar saved.
| Annual Salary | 3% Contrib. | Take-Home Reduction | 6% Contrib. | Take-Home Reduction | 10% Contrib. | Take-Home Reduction |
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Assumes single filer, current brackets, no state tax. "Take-Home Reduction" = how much less you receive vs. contributing 0%. The rest is offset by lower income tax. Check IRS.gov for current 401(k) contribution limits.
Top marginal rates and whether the state has a flat or graduated income tax. Enter your state's rate in the calculator above.
| State | Tax Type | Rate / Range | State | Tax Type | Rate / Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Graduated | 2% – 5% | Montana | Graduated | 1% – 6.75% |
| Alaska | None | 0% | Nebraska | Graduated | 2.46% – 6.84% |
| Arizona | Flat | 2.5% | Nevada | None | 0% |
| Arkansas | Graduated | 2% – 4.7% | New Jersey | Graduated | 1.4% – 10.75% |
| California | Graduated | 1% – 13.3% | New York | Graduated | 4% – 10.9% |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.4% | North Carolina | Flat | 4.75% |
| Connecticut | Graduated | 2% – 6.99% | Ohio | Graduated | 0% – 3.99% |
| Florida | None | 0% | Oregon | Graduated | 4.75% – 9.9% |
| Georgia | Flat | 5.49% | Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% |
| Illinois | Flat | 4.95% | South Dakota | None | 0% |
| Massachusetts | Flat | 5% | Texas | None | 0% |
| Michigan | Flat | 4.25% | Virginia | Graduated | 2% – 5.75% |
| Minnesota | Graduated | 5.35% – 9.85% | Washington | None | 0% |
| Missouri | Graduated | 1.5% – 4.95% | Wyoming | None | 0% |
Rates shown are for reference. Local city/county taxes may also apply. Always verify with your state's revenue department before filing. This table is for general reference only.
How much federal income tax you owe changes based on filing status — same gross income, different outcome.
| Annual Salary | Single | MFJ | HoH | MFS | MFJ Saves vs Single |
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Federal income tax only. FICA not included. Standard deductions and brackets used are those encoded in this calculator. Verify current figures at IRS.gov.
How much you receive per paycheck at different pay frequencies after federal tax and FICA. Useful for budgeting.
| Annual Salary | Annual Net | Monthly | Semi-Monthly | Biweekly | Weekly | Daily* |
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*Daily based on 260 working days/year. Single filer, standard deduction applied, federal tax + Social Security/Medicare only. Pre-tax deductions and state taxes not included.