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2025 tax year

Free US Paycheck Calculator

Free US paycheck calculator — see your take-home pay after taxes. Estimate your net pay after federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes — for all 50 states.

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Learn how your paycheck works

How Paycheck Taxes Work: A Complete US GuideA plain-English overview of every tax taken out of a US paycheck — federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax — and how each one is calculated.What Is FICA? Social Security and Medicare ExplainedFICA is the 7.65% payroll tax on your paycheck. Learn how Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) work, the wage base limit, and the Additional Medicare Tax.2025 Federal Income Tax Brackets and Standard DeductionThe full 2025 federal income tax brackets for every filing status, the standard deduction amounts, and how marginal tax rates actually work with worked examples.How to Read Your Pay Stub: Every Line ExplainedConfused by your pay stub? This guide breaks down gross pay, every deduction code (FICA, FIT, SIT), pre-tax vs post-tax items, and year-to-date totals.
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Frequently asked questions

How is take-home pay calculated?

Take-home pay is your gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and any state income tax. This tool applies 2025 example tax brackets and standard deductions, then divides by your pay frequency.

Is this paycheck calculator free?

Yes. The calculator is 100% free with no sign-up required. It runs entirely in your browser — we never store your salary information.

Which states are supported?

All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Each state uses 2025 income tax rates compiled from the Tax Foundation and state revenue departments — including the nine states with no income tax. Results are estimates; see our methodology and sources pages.