Payroll & taxes

US paycheck calculator

Turn gross pay into take-home pay. Estimate federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax, and your 401(k), health, and other deductions for 2026.

Pay & location
Your gross pay, how often you are paid, and where you work.
Deductions & savings
Optional. Dollar amounts are per paycheck; retirement is a percent of gross pay.

Pre-tax

Post-tax

Pre-tax premium

Pre-tax contribution

Commuter, dental, vision

Union dues, garnishments

City tax, CA SDI, NY PFL, WA Cares, etc. as a percent of gross pay

Form W-4 adjustments
Optional. Mirrors steps 3 and 4 of the W-4 you gave your employer.

$2,200 credit each

$500 credit each

Step 4(a)

Step 4(b)

Step 4(c)

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Enter your pay details and press Calculate to see take-home pay, taxes, and a full breakdown.

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US Paycheck Calculator Guide: How Take-Home Pay Works (2026)

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