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Paycheck calculator (US take-home pay)

Your net pay after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax, 401(k) and insurance, for weekly to monthly pay.

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  • Works on any device

About Paycheck calculator (US take-home pay)

Estimates US take-home pay after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax, 401(k) contributions and insurance, for weekly through monthly pay periods. Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) reduce taxable income, so they lower your paycheck by less than their amount.

How to use Paycheck calculator (US take-home pay)

  1. Enter your numbers above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Change any value to compare different cases.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my paycheck less than expected?

Taxes, FICA, retirement and insurance deductions all come out of gross pay. The breakdown here shows each line so you can match your pay stub.

Is Paycheck calculator (US take-home pay) free?

Yes. Paycheck calculator (US take-home pay) on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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