Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to see exactly what lands in your bank account after federal tax, state and local tax, Social Security, Medicare, and 401(k) — for every state, updated for the 2026 tax year.
| Per year | Per check (bi-weekly) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,020 | −$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$3,720 | −$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$870 | −$33.46 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Marginal rates: 12% federal, 0.00% state. 2026 tax year estimate.
Paycheck calculator by state
- AlabamaState income tax
- AlaskaNo income tax
- ArizonaState income tax
- ArkansasState income tax
- CaliforniaState income tax
- ColoradoState income tax
- ConnecticutState income tax
- DelawareState income tax
- District of ColumbiaState income tax
- FloridaNo income tax
- GeorgiaState income tax
- HawaiiState income tax
- IdahoState income tax
- IllinoisState income tax
- IndianaState income tax
- IowaState income tax
- KansasState income tax
- KentuckyState income tax
- LouisianaState income tax
- MaineState income tax
- MarylandState income tax
- MassachusettsState income tax
- MichiganState income tax
- MinnesotaState income tax
- MississippiState income tax
- MissouriState income tax
- MontanaState income tax
- NebraskaState income tax
- NevadaNo income tax
- New HampshireNo income tax
- New JerseyState income tax
- New MexicoState income tax
- New YorkState income tax
- North CarolinaState income tax
- North DakotaState income tax
- OhioState income tax
- OklahomaState income tax
- OregonState income tax
- PennsylvaniaState income tax
- Rhode IslandState income tax
- South CarolinaState income tax
- South DakotaNo income tax
- TennesseeNo income tax
- TexasNo income tax
- UtahState income tax
- VermontState income tax
- VirginiaState income tax
- WashingtonNo income tax
- West VirginiaState income tax
- WisconsinState income tax
- WyomingNo income tax
How your take-home pay is calculated
Your paycheck starts as gross pay and shrinks in a fixed order:
- Pre-tax deductions — traditional 401(k), health insurance premiums, and HSA contributions come out first and lower your taxable income.
- Federal income tax — the 2026 standard deduction is subtracted, then the rest is taxed in brackets from 10% to 37%. See the 2026 federal tax brackets.
- FICA — 6.2% Social Security (up to $184,500) and 1.45% Medicare.
- State and local taxes — from 0% in nine states to over 13% at the top in California. Some states also withhold for disability or paid-leave programs. Compare them in ourstate income tax rates table.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of my paycheck for taxes?
Most workers pay federal income tax, 7.65% for FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare), and state income tax where it applies. A single filer earning $60,000 in Texas takes home about $50,390 a year in 2026, an overall tax rate of 16.0%.
Which states have no income tax on wages?
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming do not tax wages. New Hampshire and Washington tax only certain investment income, not paychecks.
What is the 2026 standard deduction?
For 2026 the federal standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household.
When do I stop paying Social Security tax?
Social Security tax of 6.2% applies only to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026. Medicare has no cap, and an extra 0.9% is withheld on wages above $200,000.
Does contributing to a 401(k) lower my taxes?
Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions are subtracted before federal income tax (and state tax in every state except Pennsylvania), so each dollar you save costs you less than a dollar of take-home pay. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare tax.
Is this the same as my actual paycheck withholding?
It is an estimate of your full-year tax. Your employer withholds using IRS Publication 15-T and your W-4, so individual checks can differ slightly, and the difference is settled when you file your return. See how we calculate.