Paycheck Calculator

Work out your take-home pay per paycheck from your annual salary, filing status, and pay schedule. Estimates 2024 US federal take-home pay per paycheck — excludes state tax; not tax advice.

Gross per check
3076.92
Federal tax
363.12
FICA
235.38
Net per check
2478.42
Annual net
64439

How to use

  1. Enter your gross annual salary.
  2. Choose your filing status and how many pay periods you have each year.
  3. Read the gross, federal tax, FICA, and net amounts per paycheck.

Examples

  • $80k single, biweekly: gross 3076.92 → net 2478.42 per check
  • Annual net: $80k single → 64439 take-home for the year

FAQ

What taxes does this paycheck calculator include?
It estimates 2024 US federal income tax (after the standard deduction) and FICA — Social Security and Medicare. It does not include any state or local income tax.
Why is my real paycheck different?
This is federal and FICA only. It excludes state and local taxes, 401(k) and other pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and employer-specific withholding. Treat it as an estimate, not tax advice.
How are the per-paycheck amounts calculated?
Annual federal tax and FICA are computed on your salary, then each is divided by the number of pay periods you select. Net per check is your annual take-home divided the same way.