US Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, by pay period.
Take-home pay per bi-weekly
$2,343.13
$60,921.50 per year after taxes
$8,341.00
Federal tax
$4,650.00
Social Security
$1,087.50
Medicare
18.8%
Effective rate
Estimates 2024 federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare only, using the standard deduction. Does not include state or local taxes, pre-tax deductions (401(k), health insurance), or tax credits — your actual paycheck will differ.
How the US Paycheck Calculator works
Enter your gross annual salary and filing status. The calculator applies the 2024 federal tax brackets to your income after the standard deduction, adds Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus an additional 0.9% on high earners), and shows your estimated take-home pay per pay period.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include state income tax?
No — state and local income tax rates vary widely (and some states have none), so this calculator estimates federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare only.
What tax year does this use?
2024 federal tax brackets and the standard deduction, applied with your selected filing status.
Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income and aren't accounted for here, and this doesn't include state/local taxes or tax credits.