Estimate your take-home pay per paycheck after federal and state income tax, Social Security, Medicare and 401(k), using 2026 US tax brackets.
About this tool
Estimate take-home pay per paycheck after taxes and deductions.
How to use Paycheck Calculator
- Choose US tax rules or a flat tax rate.
- Enter your salary or hourly wage, pay frequency and filing status.
- Enter state tax and pre-tax deductions, and read your net pay.
Worked example
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.
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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