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Estimate take-home pay from salary, pay frequency, and filing status.
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Estimate only, not tax advice. No state tax included. 2026-style federal estimate: SS 6.2% up to $176,100, Medicare 1.45%, standard deduction ~$15,000 single / $30,000 married.
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FAQ
- How is take-home pay calculated?
- Gross pay per period minus estimated federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and optional pretax 401k. State and local tax are not included.
- Does this paycheck calculator include state tax?
- No. State income tax is shown as not included so the estimate stays conservative for high-tax states and closer for states with no income tax.
- How does a 401k contribution change my paycheck?
- Pretax 401k lowers taxable income for the federal estimate and reduces net pay by the contribution amount. It does not reduce Social Security or Medicare in this estimate.
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