Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your net (take-home) pay per paycheck after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Net Pay Per Paycheck
$2,081.29
- Gross pay per period
- $2,500.00
- Federal income tax
- $227.46
- Social Security
- $155.00
- Medicare
- $36.25
Assumptions
- Single filing status only
- Federal withholding and FICA only — no state tax, benefits deductions, or 401(k) contributions
How it's calculated
Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above the additional Medicare threshold).
Worked example
A $65,000 salary paid biweekly has federal tax and FICA withheld from each paycheck, shown live above.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include state tax or benefits deductions?
No — only federal income tax and FICA are modeled. State tax, health insurance, and retirement contributions all vary by employer and state.