Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay per paycheck after taxes and deductions.
Enter your values to see the result.
Results are estimates for planning only. Actual figures depend on your lender or bank, fees, rounding and the exact dates used, so confirm the numbers before you sign anything. Tax figures are simplified estimates and not tax advice.
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How to use the Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay per paycheck after taxes and deductions.
- 1 Choose US tax rules or a flat tax rate.
- 2 Enter your salary or hourly wage, pay frequency and filing status.
- 3 Enter state tax and pre-tax deductions, and read your net pay.
Example and practical tips
A single filer earning 65,000 paid every two weeks with 5% to a 401(k) takes home about 1,890 per paycheck before other deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my real paycheck differ?
W-4 choices, credits, benefits and local taxes change withholding. This is an estimate.
Can I use it outside the US?
Yes. Choose flat tax rate and enter your country’s average rate.
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