Payroll Calculator
Calculate net pay from gross salary, including federal and state tax, FICA, and other deductions.
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How to Use the Payroll Calculator
- Enter Gross Pay – Input the total salary or wages before any deductions (e.g., $5,000). Must be a positive number.
- Select Filing Status – Choose your tax filing status: Single, Married Filing Jointly, or Head of Household.
- Choose State – Pick a state for tax calculation. "No State Tax" applies 0% state tax; CA, NY, TX, FL apply a flat 5% state tax.
- Set Tax Percentages – Adjust Federal Tax (default 22%) and FICA (default 7.65%) as needed. Values are percentages of taxable income.
- Add Deductions – Enter Pre-tax Deductions (e.g., 401k contributions) and Post-tax Deductions (e.g., wage garnishments) in dollars.
- Calculate – Click "Calculate Net Pay" to see results: Gross Pay, Total Deductions, and Net Pay. Use "Show Breakdown" for a detailed list of all calculations.
Note: All monetary values are in US dollars ($). Taxable income = Gross Pay minus Pre-tax Deductions. State tax is a flat 5% for selected states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A payroll calculator estimates net pay by subtracting taxes and deductions from gross pay.
It provides estimates based on user inputs. For exact payroll, consult a professional.
Yes, select your state or choose 'No State Tax'. State tax is estimated at 5% for simplicity.
