How to Use the Salary Calculator

Enter your annual salary — Type your gross yearly income before taxes. For hourly workers, multiply your hourly rate by your annual hours (e.g., $25/hr × 2,080 hours = $52,000).
Choose your pay frequency — Select weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly to see per-paycheck figures.
Select your filing status — Your W-4 filing status determines your standard deduction and tax bracket thresholds.
Pick your state — State income tax varies from 0% to 13.3%. Selecting the right state is critical for accuracy.
Add pre-tax deductions — Include 401(k), health insurance, or HSA contributions per paycheck to reduce your taxable income.

What Deductions Are Calculated?

Our paycheck calculator accounts for:

Federal Income Tax — 2025 IRS brackets from 10% to 37%, based on your taxable income after the standard deduction.
Social Security Tax — 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base).
Medicare Tax — 1.45% on all wages, plus an additional 0.9% on income over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married).
State Income Tax — Current rates for all 50 states, including bracket-based states like California and New York.
State Disability Insurance (SDI) — Applied for states like California (0.9% SDI in 2025).