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US Paycheck Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay: 2026 federal tax brackets, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and all 50 state taxes. Instant breakdown by pay period.

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How it works

Your US take-home pay is calculated by subtracting three types of taxes from your gross annual salary:

  1. Federal income tax — Progressive brackets from 10% to 37%. Applied after the standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married, $24,150 head of household in 2026).
  2. FICA taxes — Social Security (6.2% on the first $184,500) + Medicare (1.45% on all income, +0.9% above $200,000 for single filers).
  3. State income tax — Varies by state. 9 states have no income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is take-home pay calculated in the US?

Your gross salary is reduced by federal income tax (brackets from 10% to 37%), FICA taxes (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%), and state income tax which varies by state. Some states like Texas and Florida have no state income tax.

Which US states have no income tax?

9 states have no income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire (dividends and interest only), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Living in these states means higher take-home pay.

What is FICA and how much does it cost?

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes Social Security (6.2% on the first $184,500) and Medicare (1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000). Combined, it's approximately 7.65% of your income.

What filing status should I choose?

Single if unmarried, Married Filing Jointly if married (most favorable brackets), Head of Household if you're an unmarried parent. Married Filing Jointly has the highest standard deduction ($32,200).

Does this include 401(k) contributions?

You can enter pre-tax contributions (like 401k) in the "Pre-tax deductions" field. These reduce your federal and state taxable income, but do not reduce FICA taxes.

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