Paycheck Calculator

Estimate US take-home pay with federal, state, FICA, 401(k), HSA, and health insurance deductions across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay periods.

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Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your US take-home pay. Supports hourly/salary, 401(k), HSA, health insurance, federal & state tax, FICA, and multiple pay frequencies.

Paycheck Inputs

PRE-TAX DEDUCTIONS
POST-TAX DEDUCTIONS

Paycheck Breakdown

Gross / Period
$2,884.62
Total Taxes / Period
$686.54
Net / Period
$2,053.85
Effective Tax
23.80%
Line ItemPer Pay Period
Gross Pay$2,884.62
401(k) Pre-tax-$144.23
Health Insurance$0.00
HSA$0.00
Taxable Income$2,740.38
Federal Tax-$328.85
State Tax-$137.02
Social Security (6.2%)-$178.85
Medicare (1.45%)-$41.83
Post-tax Deductions$0.00
Net Take-Home$2,053.85
Disclaimer
Estimate only. Actual withholding depends on W-4, state, local, and exemptions. Social Security wage base $168,600 (2024). Additional Medicare tax (0.9%) applies above $200,000.
FICA is computed on wages minus Section-125 items (health, HSA). 401(k) is pre-tax for income tax but still subject to FICA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Paycheck Calculator?

The Paycheck Calculator is a free online tool that estimate us take-home pay with federal, state, fica, 401(k), hsa, and health insurance deductions across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay periods.. It runs entirely in your browser with no installation or sign-up needed.

How accurate is the estimate?

It is a close estimate based on your entered federal/state rates and fixed FICA (SS 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%). Actual withholding varies with W-4, local tax, and state rules.

Does it handle the Social Security cap?

Yes — SS tax applies only to wages up to the 2024 base of $168,600. Medicare has no cap, with an extra 0.9% surtax above $200,000.

How do 401(k), HSA, and health insurance affect pay?

401(k) reduces income tax only (still FICA-taxed). HSA and Section-125 health premiums reduce both income tax AND FICA wages, so they save more per dollar.

Is the Paycheck Calculator free to use?

Yes, the Paycheck Calculator is 100% free with no registration, no hidden fees, and no usage limits. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy.

Is my data safe with this tool?

Absolutely. The Paycheck Calculator processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Does the Paycheck Calculator work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Paycheck Calculator is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

Do I need to create an account to use this tool?

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Paycheck Calculator in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

How do I use the Paycheck Calculator?

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

Which browsers are supported?

The Paycheck Calculator works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

About Paycheck Calculator

Paycheck Calculator is a free, browser-based tool in our Calculator Tools collection. Everything runs locally on your device — no uploads, no sign-up, and your data stays private.

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