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2026 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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All 50 states + DC

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Learn how your paycheck works

How Paycheck Taxes Work: A Complete US GuideA plain-English guide to every tax taken out of a US paycheck: federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax, and how each works.What Is FICA? Social Security and Medicare ExplainedFICA is the 7.65% payroll tax on your paycheck. See how Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) work, plus the wage base limit and extra Medicare tax.2026 Tax Brackets: Federal Rates & Standard DeductionSee the 2026 federal tax brackets (10%–37%), standard deduction amounts, filing-status tables, and a worked marginal-tax example.2027 Tax Brackets: IRS Release Date and What Will ChangeThe IRS has not released the 2027 tax brackets yet. See when they are expected, what stays the same, what changes, and the 2026 brackets for comparison.
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Frequently asked questions

How is take-home pay calculated?

Take-home pay is your gross pay minus estimated federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and any state income tax. This tool applies published 2026 tax parameters, then divides the annual estimate 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. State estimates use the 2026 Tax Foundation table and selected state revenue sources. Local income taxes are included only for New York City, Indiana counties, Maryland counties and the Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes; credits and employer withholding settings are not included. See our methodology and sources pages.