US Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay from salary, filing status, and pay frequency using federal tax and FICA assumptions.
Last updated: 2026-03-28Sources: 3 sources
What this page helps you check
Estimate take-home pay from annual salary, filing status, and pay frequency using federal income tax and employee-side FICA assumptions for tax year 2025.
- Compare annual salary offers using a rough US paycheck estimate
- Check how filing status and pay frequency affect take-home pay
How to read the result
This is a simplified paycheck estimate. It includes federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, but it does not include state income tax, retirement contributions, health insurance, or W-4 adjustments.
FAQ
- Does this calculator include state income tax?
- No. This estimate focuses on federal income tax plus employee-side Social Security and Medicare. State and local taxes are not included.
- Why can this differ from my real paycheck?
- Actual withholding depends on your Form W-4, pre-tax deductions, benefits, bonuses, and employer payroll settings. Use this as a planning estimate, not payroll truth.
- What tax year assumptions does it use?
- It uses 2025 federal bracket and standard deduction assumptions with 2025 Social Security and Medicare thresholds.