Paycheck Estimator

Pay type

Salary Hourly

Annual salary

Hourly rate

Hours per week (hourly)

Pay frequency

Estimated combined tax rate (%)

Include federal, state, and payroll taxes. Many US workers fall between 20% and 30%.

Pre-tax deductions per paycheck

Post-tax deductions per paycheck

How to use this estimator

Salaried employees: Enter the annual salary and choose your payroll cadence. Pre-tax deductions are subtracted before applying the tax rate.
Hourly workers: Provide your hourly rate and average weekly hours. The tool converts that into an annual equivalent before splitting into pay periods.
Adjust it for accuracy: Update the tax percentage to reflect your location or bracket, and include deductions like retirement contributions or health insurance premiums.

This calculator is for planning and budgeting. Your actual paycheck will depend on your employer's withholding tables and benefits elections.