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Free Paycheck Calculator 2026

See your exact take-home pay after federal income tax, state tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions — all 50 states, updated for 2026.

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How Your Take-Home Pay Is Calculated

Your paycheck is your gross salary minus several mandatory deductions. Understanding each one helps you optimize your retirement savings, tax withholding, and overall financial planning strategy.

Federal Income Tax (2026 Brackets)

Federal tax is progressive — higher income is taxed at higher rates, but only the portion above each threshold. A single filer earning $75,000 pays 10% on the first $11,600, 12% on income up to $47,150, and 22% on the rest. Pre-tax deductions like traditional 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums reduce your federal taxable income.

FICA: Social Security & Medicare

FICA taxes fund Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Social Security only applies to wages up to the 2024 wage base of $168,600. High earners pay an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax on wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly). These rates are the same in every state.

State Income Tax

State tax rates vary widely. Nine states — Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming — have no income tax at all. California has the highest top marginal rate at 13.3%. Some states use a flat rate while others use progressive brackets. Use the state-specific calculators below for a precise result.

How a 401(k) Lowers Your Tax Bill

Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. If you earn $75,000 and contribute $6,000 annually, you only pay income tax on $69,000. The 2026 contribution limit is $23,000 (plus $7,500 catch-up if you are 50 or older). This is one of the most effective retirement planning and tax reduction strategies available.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How is federal income tax calculated?
Federal income tax uses progressive brackets. The 2024 rates are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. Each bracket only taxes the income within that range — not your entire salary.
What is the standard deduction for 2024?
The 2024 standard deduction is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for married filing jointly, $14,600 for married filing separately, and $21,900 for head of household.
How do I calculate my biweekly paycheck?
Divide your annual gross salary by 26. Then subtract federal tax, state tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and health insurance are removed before calculating income taxes.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is your total wages before deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after all taxes and benefit deductions are subtracted.
Does a 401(k) contribution reduce my taxes?
Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions are pre-tax, reducing your federal and most state taxable income. The 2024 limit is $23,000. A Roth 401(k) does not reduce current taxes but grows tax-free in retirement.
Which states have no income tax?
Nine states have no individual income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
How do I increase my take-home pay?
Maximize pre-tax deductions (401k, HSA, FSA, health insurance), update your W-4 withholding to match your actual situation, and use all eligible tax credits. Even a $200/month 401(k) increase can raise your net pay by reducing taxes.
Paycheck Calculator by State

Each state has its own tax rules. Select your state for a precise calculation.

Alabama 2%–5% progressive Alaska No state income tax Arizona Flat 2.5% Arkansas 2%–4.7% progressive California 1%–12.3% progressive Colorado Flat 4.4% Connecticut 3%–6.9% progressive Delaware 2.2%–6.6% progressive District of Columbia 4%–10.8% progressive Florida No state income tax Georgia Flat 5.49% Hawaii 1.4%–11% progressive Idaho 4%–5.8% progressive Illinois Flat 4.95% Indiana Flat 3.05% Iowa 4.4%–5.7% progressive Kansas 3.1%–5.7% progressive Kentucky Flat 4% Louisiana Flat 3% Maine 5.8%–7.1% progressive Maryland 2%–5.8% progressive Massachusetts Flat 5% Michigan Flat 4.25% Minnesota 5.3%–9.8% progressive Mississippi 4.7%–4.7% progressive Missouri 1.5%–4.8% progressive Montana 4.7%–5.9% progressive Nebraska 2.5%–5.8% progressive Nevada No state income tax New Hampshire No state income tax New Jersey 1.4%–10.8% progressive New Mexico 1.7%–5.9% progressive New York 4%–9.7% progressive North Carolina Flat 4.75% North Dakota 1.9%–2.5% progressive Ohio 2.8%–4% progressive Oklahoma 0.5%–4.8% progressive Oregon 4.8%–9.9% progressive Pennsylvania Flat 3.07% Rhode Island 3.8%–6% progressive South Carolina 3%–6.4% progressive South Dakota No state income tax Tennessee No state income tax Texas No state income tax Utah Flat 4.65% Vermont 3.4%–8.8% progressive Virginia 2%–5.8% progressive Washington No state income tax West Virginia 2.4%–5.1% progressive Wisconsin 3.5%–7.6% progressive Wyoming No state income tax