Salary Calculator
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What This Calculator Includes
This estimates your paycheck after federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), split across your chosen pay frequency. It does not include state or local income tax, which varies significantly by location, or pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums — both of which would change your actual take-home pay.
Why FICA Is Separate From Income Tax
Social Security (6.2%, up to an annual wage cap) and Medicare (1.45%, with no cap) are flat payroll taxes charged on top of federal income tax — they fund specific programs and aren't affected by your filing status or deductions the way income tax is.
Want the Federal Tax Breakdown Alone?
See your marginal and effective federal tax rate in more detail with the income tax calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include state income tax?
No, only federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) are included. State and local taxes vary and are not factored in.
What is FICA?
FICA is the combination of Social Security tax (6.2%, up to an annual wage cap) and Medicare tax (1.45%, no cap), withheld from nearly every paycheck.