US paycheck calculator — take-home pay

Free US paycheck calculator: estimate take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and state. Biweekly, monthly or weekly. Instant — no signup.

Estimated take-home / paycheck
$0

Educational estimate only — not tax, legal or financial advice. State taxes, deductions and filing status change results. Confirm with a tax professional or IRS.gov.

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FAQ

How is take-home pay estimated?

We apply a simplified federal progressive tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), optional flat state tax and optional 401(k) deferral, then divide by your pay frequency.

Is this accurate for my state?

State taxes vary a lot. Enter an approximate flat % for a rough estimate. Use official withholding tables for precision.

Is the US paycheck calculator free?

Yes — free online, no account required.

People also ask — US paycheck

How much is 100k after taxes in the US?

It depends on filing status and state. Rough single filer estimate: federal + FICA often leaves ~$70k–$78k take-home before state tax. Use the calculator above with $100,000 and your state for a closer number.

How much is 100k a year biweekly after taxes?

Gross biweekly is about $3,846. After federal tax + FICA (no state), many single filers see roughly $2,700–$3,000 per paycheck. Enter $100000 and pay frequency “biweekly” above.

Is this US paycheck calculator free?

Yes — free estimate of take-home pay. Not tax advice; verify with a tax professional for filing.

How to estimate take-home on a $100k salary

  1. Enter annual salary $100,000 (or use the presets above).
  2. Pick pay frequency: biweekly (26), semimonthly (24), monthly or weekly.
  3. Choose filing status and a rough state tax % (0 for no-state-tax states).
  4. Read estimated net per paycheck and annual take-home. Not tax advice.

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