About USA Paycheck Calculator

Our mission

Payroll math is opaque. Between federal brackets, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, local wage taxes, and pre-tax benefits, it is difficult to see what your paycheck actually looks like. Our mission is to make U.S. take-home pay transparent, accurate, and understandable — in seconds, for any salary, in any state.

What we cover

• Federal income tax (single, married filing jointly, head of household) for 2026.
• FICA — Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% surtax).
• State income tax for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. — including no-tax, flat, and progressive systems.
• Local wage taxes for major metros (NYC, Philadelphia, Ohio cities, Kentucky, and more).
• Pre-tax deductions: 401(k), pre-tax health premiums, HSA-friendly inputs.

How we build the data

Our tax data is compiled from the IRS, state departments of revenue, the Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Labor. We publish updates when official 2026 figures are released, and we welcome corrections at support@usapaycheckcalculator.net.

Editorial standards

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