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Take-home pay calculator

See a quick planning estimate for what may land in your bank account each pay period. Start with annual salary, pay frequency, and recurring pre-tax deductions.

Results are estimates for planning. Review the assumptions and verify important decisions with the right official or qualified source.

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Estimated take-home per check
$0.00
$0 estimated annual take-home
Gross per check
$0.00
$0 estimated pre-tax deductions per check
Simple estimate
0.0% tax assumption
Actual withholding depends on your tax situation, state, benefits, and filing choices.
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How to use this estimate

  • Compare this estimate with a recent pay stub before changing your budget.
  • Bonus pay, equity, health benefits, retirement contributions, and state taxes can change the result.
  • Use this tool for planning, not filing or official withholding decisions.

Common questions

Is this my exact paycheck?+

No. It is a simple planning estimate. Payroll withholding depends on filing status, state, benefits, credits, and your W-4 settings.

Should I include 401(k) contributions?+

Include recurring pre-tax contributions in the deductions field if you want a closer budgeting estimate.

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