Paycheck / Salary Calculator
Estimate take-home pay from salary, pay frequency, taxes, and simple pretax deductions.
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How this paycheck / salary calculator works
This tool estimates take-home pay by converting annual salary into gross pay per paycheck, then subtracting simple tax rates, FICA, and pretax deductions.
Choose pay frequency
Weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly schedules change gross pay per paycheck.
Estimate tax rates
Use rough federal and state percentages to model withholding, then refine with actual payroll details later.
Add deductions
Pretax deductions such as benefits or retirement contributions reduce taxable pay in this simplified model.
FAQs
Is this a tax calculator?
No. It is a paycheck estimate. Real withholding depends on filing status, location, benefits, credits, and payroll elections.
What is FICA?
FICA usually refers to Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes. This calculator uses a simple 7.65% estimate.
Why does my real paycheck differ?
Payroll systems may include local taxes, benefit deductions, retirement matches, wage limits, and other adjustments.
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