Updated for the 2026 tax year · All 50 states + DC

US Paycheck Calculator

See exactly what lands in your bank account after federal, FICA and state taxes. Pick your state, enter your salary and compare every paycheck.

States covered5150 states + DC
No-tax states9on wages
Standard deduction$16,100single, 2026
Social Security cap$184,500wage base
Your take-home pay
$50,390/ year
Monthly$4,199
Bi-weekly$1,938
Tax rate16.0%
  • Take-home pay $50,390
  • Federal income tax $5,020
  • Social Security $3,720
  • Medicare $870

Paycheck calculator by state

How it works

  1. 1. Enter your salary

    Annual salary or hourly wage, your state and filing status.

  2. 2. We apply 2026 tax rules

    Federal brackets, FICA, state income tax and payroll contributions.

  3. 3. See every dollar

    Take-home pay per paycheck, a full breakdown and state comparisons.

US paycheck guides

Take-home pay on $75,000: mid-table and bottom states

Nine states tie for first place because they do not tax wages. Here is how the rest compare on a $75,000 salary:

$61,322
$60,552
$60,120
#12 Ohio
$59,972
$59,729
#14 Iowa
$59,394
$57,718
$57,686
$57,684
#49 Hawaii
$57,321
$56,344
#51 Oregon
$56,006

Where your taxes go

Take-home pay: $50,390Federal income tax: $5,020Social Security: $3,720Medicare: $870
You keep84%
  • Take-home pay$50,39084.0%
  • Federal income tax$5,0208.4%
  • Social Security$3,7206.2%
  • Medicare$8701.5%
  • Federal income tax ($5,020). Charged on $43,900 of taxable income after the standard deduction, with a top rate of 12% on your last dollar.
  • Social Security ($3,720). This 6.2% payroll tax builds your future Social Security retirement benefit.
  • Medicare ($870). It funds hospital insurance for people aged 65 and over, at 1.45% of your pay.
  • State income tax ($0). Texas does not tax wages.

Frequently asked questions

How is take-home pay calculated?

We subtract federal income tax (after the standard deduction), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on high incomes), state income tax and state payroll contributions from your gross wages.

Which states have no income tax?

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming do not tax wages.

Does the calculator include 401(k) contributions?

Yes. Choose a contribution rate in the calculator: traditional 401(k) contributions lower your federal and state income tax.

Are the results exact?

They are close estimates for a W-2 employee using the standard deduction. Your paycheck can differ because of benefits, credits or local taxes.

How we calculate

Figures use 2026 IRS federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare rates, and each state's income tax rules for a W-2 employee. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.