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Paycheck Calculator: Estimate Take-Home Pay

1 min read By OhMyApps

What’s your actual take-home pay? Our Paycheck Calculator estimates net pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions.

How to Use

  1. Enter your gross salary and pay frequency
  2. Set tax rates — federal, state, Social Security, Medicare
  3. Add deductions — 401(k), health insurance, other
  4. See net pay with a complete breakdown

Common Use Cases

  • Budget planning: Know your exact take-home pay
  • Job offers: Compare net pay between offers
  • Deduction planning: See how 401(k) changes affect take-home
  • Tax withholding: Verify your withholding is correct

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this exact? It’s an estimate. Actual withholding depends on your W-4 settings, state-specific rules, and pre-tax benefits.

What deductions should I include? Include 401(k)/retirement contributions, health insurance premiums, HSA contributions, and any other pre-tax deductions.


Try our free Paycheck Calculator now.

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