Paycheck Take-Home Calculator
Estimates take-home pay after federal income tax and FICA (Social Security + Medicare).
Inputs
- Annual gross salary ($)
- Filing status
- Pay frequency
Example
Take-home per paycheck: $2,493.50
| Federal income tax | $9,049 |
|---|---|
| Social Security (6.2%) | $4,960 |
| Medicare (1.45%+) | $1,160 |
| Total tax withheld | $15,169 |
| Annual take-home | $64,831 |
| Pay periods / year | 26 |
How it works
Estimate. Excludes state/local tax, 401(k) and pre-tax deductions, and W-4 adjustments. FICA: Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100 wage base; Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200k (single) / $250k (MFJ). 2025.
FAQ
How does the Paycheck Take-Home Calculator work?
Estimates take-home pay after federal income tax and FICA (Social Security + Medicare). Estimate. Excludes state/local tax, 401(k) and pre-tax deductions, and W-4 adjustments. FICA: Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100 wage base; Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200k (single) / $250k (MFJ). 2025.
Is the Paycheck Take-Home Calculator free?
Yes — every calculator on Calcova is free and you can download the results to Excel.