Payroll Tax Calculator

Calculate your net pay after federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. See per-paycheck deductions and employer cost breakdown.

Gross Salary ($)

Pay Frequency

State

Filing Status

Net Take-Home Pay (per paycheck)

$2,222.78

biweekly (26 paychecks/year)

Gross Annual

$75,000

Total Deductions

-$17,208

Net Annual

$57,792

Tax Deductions Breakdown (Annual)

Federal

Social Security

Medicare

State

Take Home

Federal Income Tax

Taxable income: $60,400 (after $14,600 std deduction)

$8,341

$320.81/check

Social Security (OASDI)

6.2% on first $168,600

$4,650

$178.85/check

Medicare

1.45%

$1,088

$41.83/check

State Tax (California)

State income tax

$3,129

$120.35/check

Per Paycheck Breakdown

Item	Per Paycheck	Monthly	Annual
Gross Pay	$2,884.62	$6,250.00	$75,000
Federal Tax	-$320.81	-$695.08	-$8,341
Social Security	-$178.85	-$387.50	-$4,650
Medicare	-$41.83	-$90.63	-$1,088
State Tax	-$120.35	-$260.76	-$3,129
Net Pay	$2,222.78	$4,816.03	$57,792

Tax Rates

Marginal Federal Rate

22%

Effective Federal Rate

11.1%

Effective Total Rate

22.9%

Employer Cost View

Toggle to see what your employer pays on top of your salary (employer FICA, FUTA taxes).

Key Assumptions & Notes

Federal Brackets: Based on 2024 tax brackets. Uses standard deduction only (no itemized deductions, credits, or pre-tax contributions).

FICA: Social Security is 6.2% on wages up to $168,600. Medicare is 1.45% on all wages, plus an additional 0.9% on wages above the threshold.

State Taxes: Simplified estimates for the top 10 states by population. Actual state taxes may vary based on local taxes, credits, and deductions.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It does not account for pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance), tax credits, local taxes, or individual circumstances. Consult a tax professional for accurate calculations.

How to Use Payroll Tax Calculator

1Enter your gross salary
2Select pay frequency and state
3Choose filing status
4Review net pay and all deductions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Social Security tax rate?▾

Social Security tax is 6.2% of gross wages up to the wage base ($168,600 in 2024). Your employer also pays 6.2%, making the total 12.4%.

What is the Medicare tax rate?▾

Medicare tax is 1.45% with no wage base limit. High earners pay an additional 0.9% on wages over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).

How much of my paycheck goes to taxes?▾

Total payroll deductions typically range from 20-35% of gross pay, depending on income level, filing status, state, and pre-tax benefits.

About Payroll Tax Calculator

Calculate your net pay after federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. See per-paycheck deductions and employer cost breakdown.

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