Productivity & Automation
PaycheckCalc
39d agoCalculate your exact 2026 take-home pay after federal taxes, state taxes, FICA, and pre‑tax deductions for all 50 US states plus Washington, D.C., with options for 401(k), HSA, bonuses, overtime, and various filing profiles.
State‑wide take‑home pay calculationFederal tax and FICA modelingPre‑tax deduction supportBonus and overtime inclusionMultiple pay frequenciesFiling status and dependent creditsStandard vs. itemized deduction modesResult sharing and export
Key Capabilities
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State‑wide take‑home pay calculation
Provides net paycheck estimates for every U.S. state and D.C., applying 2026 state income‑tax brackets and deductions.
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Federal tax and FICA modeling
Applies 2026 IRS tax brackets, standard deduction, and FICA rates (Social Security and Medicare) to gross earnings.
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Pre‑tax deduction support
Includes 401(k), HSA, and other pre‑tax benefits in the calculation.
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Bonus and overtime inclusion
Allows users to add extra compensation such as bonuses or overtime pay to the estimate.
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Multiple pay frequencies
Calculates net pay for bi‑weekly, monthly, weekly, or annual pay periods.
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Filing status and dependent credits
Supports single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, and head‑of‑household statuses, plus child and dependent tax credits.
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Standard vs. itemized deduction modes
Lets users choose between the standard deduction or itemized deduction for federal tax calculations.
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Result sharing and export
Enables sharing of results and PDF export of the paycheck breakdown.
Use Cases
Personal budgetingEstimate monthly or bi‑weekly net income to create realistic budgets and savings plans.Individuals and families managing household finances
Payroll verificationCompare employer‑provided pay stubs with the calculator’s results to verify correct withholding.Employees reviewing their paycheck accuracy
Freelancer rate planningDetermine take‑home pay for hourly or project‑based rates, including overtime and bonuses.Freelancers, contractors, gig workers
Retirement contribution analysisSee how different 401(k) contribution levels affect net take‑home pay.Workers planning retirement savings
Tax preparation assistanceGather accurate net pay figures to share with a CPA or use in tax‑planning software.Taxpayers preparing for tax filing
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