Paycheck Calculator
Find out exactly how much of your paycheck you keep. Enter your gross pay and this free 2026 paycheck calculator shows your federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare and take-home pay — per paycheck, per month and per year.
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Paycheck calculators by state
State tax makes a big difference. The same $60,000 salary takes home about $1,867 per biweekly paycheck in Texas or Florida (no state tax), about $1,867 in Pennsylvania too after its small 3.07% flat tax, and noticeably less in California or New York. Pick your state:
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2026 tax rates used in this calculator
| Tax | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10% – 37% (7 brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Standard deduction $16,100 single / $32,200 married filing jointly. |
| Social Security | 6.2% of wages up to the $184,500 wage base (SSA). |
| Medicare | 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200,000 single / $250,000 married. |
| State income tax | Varies by state: 0% in nine states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming); flat rates from 2.5% (Arizona) to 5.3% (Idaho); progressive rates up to 13.3% in California, 11% in Hawaii and 10.9% in New York. Every state page lists its own 2026 brackets. |
Sources: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32, Social Security Administration 2026 COLA fact sheet, Tax Foundation State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026, and each state's department of revenue. Full source list in NOTES.md.
Frequently asked questions
How does this paycheck calculator work?
Enter your gross pay per pay period, how often you are paid, your filing status and your state. The calculator annualizes your pay, applies the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and your state's 2026 income tax, then divides the result back into per-paycheck, monthly and annual take-home pay.
Is this calculator free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, and all calculations happen in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Which states have no income tax?
Nine states tax no wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Pick any of them in the calculator above and the state tax line will be $0.
Why does my paycheck differ from this estimate?
Your employer may withhold differently (allowances, extra withholding, bonuses, overtime), and local taxes, garnishments, union dues and other deductions are not included here. Use this as a planning estimate, not a pay-stub replacement.