The Most Accurate Paycheck Calculator for Every State

See your real take-home pay down to the penny. Federal taxes, state taxes, local taxes, FICA, retirement contributions, stock compensation — we calculate it all. For all 50 states. For tax years 2021 through 2026.

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Not Just Another Paycheck Calculator

Most calculators give you a rough estimate. We give you the full picture — every tax, every deduction, every dollar accounted for.

Salary & Hourly Calculator

Calculate take-home pay for any income type — salary, hourly, self-employment, tips, and more. See your net pay per paycheck with every tax and deduction accounted for.

Employer income source picker with annual salary, hourly wage, overtime, bonus, commission, tips, and stock options

Complete Tax Breakdown

Federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare Tax, and Net Investment Income Tax — all calculated with the actual IRS brackets for your filing status and tax year.

Complete paycheck breakdown with take-home pay, federal tax, state tax, and FICA shown in an income donut chart

Local & City Taxes

NYC income tax, Yonkers surcharge, Indiana county taxes, Maryland county taxes, Colorado city occupational privilege taxes, Missouri, Oregon, Michigan, and more — 14 states with local tax support.

Bi-weekly paycheck for Denver, Colorado showing $2,563 take-home pay with local taxes applied

Stock Compensation

ISOs, NSOs, and RSUs — calculate the real tax impact of your equity compensation. See how exercising stock options or vesting RSUs affects your take-home pay and tax bracket.

RSU vesting tax estimate with sell-to-cover strategy showing federal, state, Medicare, Social Security, and local tax withholding

Visual Tax Bracket Insights

See exactly where you fall in each tax bracket. Visual bar charts show how your income is taxed at each marginal rate — federal, state, FICA, capital gains, and NIIT.

Visual tax bracket bars showing ordinary income tax bracket 4 of 7 at 24% plus state, Medicare, and Social Security brackets

Retirement Optimization

Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, employer match — see how each contribution affects your take-home pay. Automatic contribution limit enforcement by age and year.

Retirement projection chart showing 401(k) growth over 25 years with contribution settings and milestones

Compare Scenarios

Considering a job in a new state? Negotiating a raise? Compare two complete tax scenarios side by side — see exactly how much more (or less) you'll take home.

Side-by-side comparison of New York and Austin, Texas paychecks showing key tax differences and take-home pay charts

Every Deduction

Standard vs. itemized (federal and state separately), SALT cap, mortgage interest, charitable, HSA, FSA, health insurance, car loan interest (BBBA 2025), and capital loss carryover.

Scenario editor with filing info, gross income, retirement contributions, and federal and state tax deductions

Tax Refund Estimator

Enter your withholdings and see whether you'll get a refund or owe money — broken down by federal, state, and local. No surprises at tax time.

2026 tax refund estimate of $3,470 broken down by federal, state, and local taxes due versus withheld

Smart Tax Insights

Personalized opportunities to keep more of your paycheck — spot over-withholding before tax time, find unused 401(k) headroom, and track your income progression year over year.

Insights screen with personalized recommendations to reduce over-withholding and increase pre-tax 401(k) contributions

Your Paycheck in Three Steps

1

Enter Your Info

Filing status, state, income, deductions, retirement contributions. The app walks you through everything — you don't need to be a tax expert.

2

Get Your Breakdown

Instantly see your take-home pay with a full breakdown of every tax and deduction. Switch between annual, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, or hourly views.

3

Optimize & Compare

Adjust contributions, compare job offers in different states, model a raise — see exactly how every change affects your bottom line.

Built for People Who Want Real Answers

No other paycheck calculator covers this much.

Income Types

  • Salary & hourly wages
  • Self-employment income
  • Dividends & interest
  • Long-term & short-term capital gains
  • Stock compensation (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs)
  • Social Security benefits
  • Rental income
  • Tips

Tax Calculations

  • Federal progressive brackets
  • All 50 state tax brackets + DC
  • Local/city taxes (14 states)
  • Social Security & Medicare (FICA)
  • Additional Medicare Tax (0.9%)
  • Net Investment Income Tax (3.8%)
  • Self-employment tax (both halves)
  • Long-term capital gains preferential rates

Deductions & Credits

  • Standard vs. itemized deductions
  • SALT cap ($10K/$5K)
  • 401(k), Roth 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA
  • HSA & FSA contributions
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • BBBA 2025 car loan interest deduction
  • Multi-state income allocation

Pay Periods & More

  • Annual, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, hourly
  • Tax years 2021 through 2026
  • All 5 filing statuses, including married filing jointly
  • Tax refund / amount owed estimator
  • Side-by-side scenario comparison
  • Export to PDF, CSV, Excel
  • Social Security benefit taxation
  • Privacy-first — data stays on your device

Whether You're Starting a Job or Planning Your Finances

My Paycheck Calculator was built because understanding your paycheck shouldn't require a CPA. The tax code is complicated — your calculator shouldn't be.

New job? Know your real take-home pay before you sign
Negotiating a raise? See exactly how much more you'll keep
Relocating? Compare take-home pay across states
Self-employed? Calculate both halves of self-employment tax
Got stock options? Understand the tax impact of ISOs, NSOs, and RSUs
Tax time? Estimate your refund or amount owed before you file
Guided scenario editor with filing info, income, retirement contributions, and deductions

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State Paycheck Calculators

Calculate your take-home pay with accurate state and local tax rates

Paycheck Calculator FAQ

How is my paycheck calculated?

Your paycheck is calculated by starting with your gross income and subtracting federal income tax, state income tax, local taxes (if applicable), Social Security tax (6.2%), Medicare tax (1.45%), and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums. The result is your net or take-home pay.

What taxes are taken out of my paycheck?

Common paycheck deductions include: Federal income tax (10-37% based on income and filing status), State income tax (0-13.3% depending on state — 9 states have no income tax), FICA taxes (Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 and Medicare at 1.45%), and local/city taxes in some jurisdictions.

How do I calculate my take-home pay?

To calculate take-home pay: 1) Start with your gross salary or hourly wage times hours worked, 2) Subtract federal income tax using your W-4 filing status and the 2026 tax brackets, 3) Subtract state income tax for your state, 4) Subtract FICA taxes (7.65% for most workers), 5) Subtract any pre-tax deductions. Use our free paycheck calculator above to do this automatically for all 50 states.

What is FICA tax?

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes two taxes: Social Security tax (6.2% on income up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare tax (1.45% on all income, plus an additional 0.9% on income over $200,000). Your employer matches these amounts, so the total FICA rate is 15.3%.

Which states have no income tax?

Nine US states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire (dividends and interest only), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Residents of these states keep more of their paycheck since only federal and FICA taxes apply.