US Salary Calculator
See your US take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and your state's income tax — then upload a real pay stub and let PayGlance check it's right. Pick your state for the correct rates.
How to use it
- Enter your gross salary. Type your gross annual or per-paycheck pay.
- Pick your state and filing status. State income tax varies widely — choose where you work and single or married filing jointly.
- See your breakdown. PayGlance shows federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and net pay, per year and per month.
FAQs
Does it include state tax?
Yes — federal income tax plus the state you pick. All 50 states and DC are built in, including the nine no-income-tax states (Texas, Florida, Washington and others), flat-tax states, and graduated-bracket states. Local city taxes such as NYC and Pennsylvania EIT are handled where they apply.
What are Social Security and Medicare?
The two federal FICA payroll taxes: Social Security at 6.2% up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026), and Medicare at 1.45% on all wages plus an extra 0.9% over $200,000. Pre-tax Section 125 benefits (health, dental, vision) reduce the wages these are charged on.
Why doesn't my federal tax match my paycheck exactly?
The calculator estimates your annual federal liability, while your paycheck follows the W-4 withholding tables, which are designed to get close over the year rather than match each check. The two reconcile on your Form 1040.