The number on your offer letter and the number that actually lands in your bank account are rarely the same, thanks to federal tax, state tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings. This paycheck calculator shows your real take-home pay after all standard deductions, based on your gross salary or hourly rate.
USA Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your real take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings.
Paycheck Breakdown
Detailed Deductions Overview
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This is especially useful when comparing job offers across different states, since state tax rates vary widely and can meaningfully change your real income even at the identical gross salary. For the full breakdown of where your paycheck goes, read our guide on understanding your paycheck, and our take-home salary calculator and after-tax calculator offer additional views of the same numbers.
Enter your gross pay above to see a clear breakdown of your actual take-home earnings.