Salary Calculator — Free Paycheck Estimator

Free salary calculator with tax breakdown, gross-to-net conversion, and multiple pay frequencies. Estimate your take-home pay — 100% client-side. 100% serverless.

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Salary Calculator — Free Paycheck Estimator

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  1. Enter Gross Salary — Annual gross salary amount.
  2. Set Pay Frequency — Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.
  3. Adjust Tax Rates — Federal, state, Social Security, Medicare percentages.
  4. Calculate — See net annual pay, per-paycheck amount, and full tax breakdown.

Salary Calculator — Estimate Your Take-Home Pay

The Salary Calculator helps you estimate your net pay after taxes and deductions. Enter your gross annual salary, select your pay frequency, and adjust tax rates to see exactly how much you'll take home each paycheck.

Tax Breakdown

  • Federal Income Tax — The largest deduction for most workers.
  • State Income Tax — Varies by state (0-13%).
  • Social Security — 6.2% on income up to the wage base.
  • Medicare — 1.45% on all income.

Features

  • 4 Pay Frequencies — Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly.
  • Detailed Breakdown — See each deduction line item.
  • Effective Rate — Your overall tax burden as a percentage.
  • Custom Deductions — Add other annual deductions.

Privacy

All calculations run in your browser. No salary data is transmitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is net pay calculated?

Net pay = Gross salary minus all deductions (federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any other deductions). The calculator applies your specified percentage rates to the gross salary.

What pay frequencies are available?

Weekly (52 paychecks/year), bi-weekly (26), semi-monthly (24), and monthly (12). Select your employer's pay schedule for accurate per-paycheck estimates.

Are the default tax rates accurate?

The defaults (22% federal, 5% state, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare) are common US rates. Adjust them to match your actual tax situation for more accurate results.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All calculations run 100% in your browser. No salary data is sent to any server.