Take Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your net take-home pay after federal taxes, state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. Get accurate paycheck estimates for salary planning.
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Tax & Deduction Breakdown
Take-Home Pay by Frequency
How It Works
The Take Home Pay Calculator determines your net pay after all taxes and deductions:
Net Pay = Gross Pay - Federal Tax - State Tax - FICA Taxes - Pre-tax Deductions
Tax Components:
- Federal Income Tax: Based on 2024 tax brackets and filing status
- State Income Tax: Varies by state (0% to ~13%)
- Social Security Tax: 6.2% up to $160,200 wage base (2024)
- Medicare Tax: 1.45% + 0.9% additional on income over $200,000
- Pre-tax Deductions: Reduce taxable income (401k, health insurance, etc.)
Examples
Example: California Professional
Salary: $85,000
State: California
Filing: Single
Pre-tax: $8,500 (401k + health)
Take-home: ~$58,500
Effective rate: ~31%
Example: Texas Professional
Salary: $85,000
State: Texas (no state tax)
Filing: Single
Pre-tax: $8,500
Take-home: ~$65,200
Effective rate: ~23%
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