💵Payroll Calculator

Calculate gross pay, tax deductions, and net pay for employees.

Annual Gross Salary ($)

Federal Tax Rate (%)

State Tax Rate (%)

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About Payroll Calculator

Calculate employee take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security, and Medicare deductions with this Payroll Calculator. Enter gross wages, pay frequency, and filing status to see a detailed breakdown of all deductions and the final net pay amount. Useful for both employers running payroll and employees verifying their paychecks.

How to Use Payroll Calculator

1
Enter gross wages
Input the employee's gross pay for the pay period (hourly rate × hours or fixed salary amount).
2
Set filing status and pay frequency
Select the employee's filing status and whether pay is weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly.
3
Review the net pay breakdown
See a line-by-line breakdown of all deductions and the final net (take-home) pay amount.

Common Use Cases

Verifying that a paycheck reflects the correct deductions
Estimating take-home pay for a new job offer
Running payroll calculations for a small business with hourly employees
Understanding how a raise affects net pay after taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

What deductions are taken from a paycheck?

Standard paycheck deductions include federal income tax (based on W-4), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Additional deductions may include state income tax, health insurance premiums, and 401(k) contributions.

What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after all taxes and deductions are subtracted.

How do I reduce payroll tax withholding?

You can adjust your federal withholding by updating your W-4 form with your employer. Claiming more allowances or a larger personal deduction reduces the amount withheld each paycheck.