Paycheck Calculator

Estimate gross pay, pre-tax deductions, federal tax, state tax, local tax, other withholdings, and net paycheck based on your income and pay frequency.

Calculate Paycheck

Net paycheck = gross pay − pre-tax deductions − estimated taxes − other withholdings. Taxes are estimated using the taxable pay after pre-tax deductions.
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How the paycheck calculator works

Gross pay:
The calculator estimates paycheck gross pay from either annual salary or hourly pay and hours worked.

Taxable pay:
Pre-tax deductions are subtracted before estimated taxes are calculated.

Estimated taxes:
Federal, state, and local tax rates are applied to taxable pay for a simplified estimate.

Net paycheck:
Net pay is what remains after pre-tax deductions, estimated taxes, and other withholdings are subtracted.

Why paycheck estimates matter

A paycheck estimate helps with budgeting, job offer comparisons, overtime planning, and understanding how deductions affect take-home pay.

This tool works best for quick planning and rough paycheck comparisons.

What your result means

Your result shows gross pay, taxable pay, federal tax, state tax, local tax, total taxes, total deductions, and estimated net paycheck for the selected pay frequency.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a paycheck calculator?

A paycheck calculator estimates how much money you may take home after taxes, deductions, and withholdings are subtracted from gross pay.

What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

Gross pay is the amount earned before taxes and deductions. Net pay is the amount left after those items are taken out.

Do pre-tax deductions reduce taxes?

Usually yes. Pre-tax deductions generally lower taxable wages before estimated taxes are calculated.

Is this exact payroll software output?

No. This is a simplified paycheck estimate and may differ from actual payroll results.