Take-Home Pay Calculator

See your actual paycheck after federal tax, state tax, FICA, 401(k), and HSA deductions.

Step 1

Salary & Pay Period

$
Step 2

Tax & Withholding

Uses that state's real 2026 progressive brackets and standard deduction.

Step 3

Pre-Tax Deductions (Optional)

% of salary

2026 limit: $24,500 (age <50).

$

2026 limit: $4,400 single / $8,750 family.

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Health/dental/vision premiums, FSAs, and commuter benefits run through your employer's cafeteria plan — pre-tax for federal, state, and FICA. Pick a type below or choose "Other" for anything not listed.

Step 4

Post-Tax Deductions (Optional)

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Roth contributions, supplemental/voluntary insurance, garnishments, union dues, and loan repayments come out of net pay — they don't reduce taxable income.

📋 Paycheck Breakdown
Gross Per Paycheck
Annual Gross
Effective Tax Rate
(Federal + State) / Gross
Per-Paycheck Deductions
ItemPer Paycheck
Federal Income Tax
State Income Tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45%)
401(k) Contribution
HSA Contribution
Take-Home Pay
Annual take-home:
Annual Gross Breakdown

Uses 2026 federal brackets and each state's real progressive brackets, both with their own standard deduction. Pre-tax deductions reduce federal, state, and FICA wages (Section 125 treatment); 401(k) reduces federal/state only, since traditional 401(k) contributions still owe Social Security & Medicare tax. Does not include local/municipal taxes or employer-side FICA.