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Take-Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your net pay after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions for 2024.

What is Take-Home Pay Calculator?

A take-home pay calculator estimates your net paycheck after federal income tax withholding, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions. It uses 2024 federal tax brackets and the standard deduction to give you an accurate picture of what you actually bring home each pay period.

How to use

  1. 1 Enter your annual gross salary.
  2. 2 Select your filing status (single or married filing jointly).
  3. 3 Choose your pay frequency.
  4. 4 Your net pay per period, annual net pay, and effective tax rate appear instantly.
  5. 5 Use this to budget accurately or compare job offers.

Formula

Taxable income = gross salary − standard deduction. Federal tax is calculated using progressive brackets. FICA = SS (6.2% up to $168,600) + Medicare (1.45%). Net annual pay = gross − federal tax − FICA. Net per period = annual net / pay periods.

Example calculation

A single filer earning $75,000/year: taxable income = $75,000 − $14,600 = $60,400. Federal tax ≈ $8,541. FICA ≈ $5,738. Annual net ≈ $60,721. Bi-weekly take-home ≈ $2,335.

Frequently asked questions

Does this include state income tax?

No, this calculator covers federal tax, Social Security, and Medicare only. State income tax varies widely — from 0% in states like Texas and Florida to over 13% in California.

What is the standard deduction for 2024?

For 2024, the standard deduction is $14,600 for single filers and $29,200 for married filing jointly. Most people take the standard deduction rather than itemizing.

What is FICA?

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes Social Security (6.2% on wages up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages). Your employer matches these amounts.

Why does my actual paycheck differ?

Your employer may withhold additional amounts for state taxes, health insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions, or other benefits. This calculator shows federal deductions only.

What does effective tax rate mean?

Your effective tax rate is total federal tax divided by gross income. It's different from your marginal rate (the top bracket you fall into) because lower income portions are taxed at lower rates.