US Payroll Deductions Calculator
Estimate federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and supported state taxes for US employees. Covers the top state markets plus a federal-only fallback.
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2026 tax year · paid biweekly
Net pay per period
$2,221
Annual take-home: $57,750 of $75,000
- • Estimated using 2026 federal tax brackets (single filer) and 2026 FICA rates.
- • Assumes the standard deduction and no additional W-4 withholding elections, pre-tax benefits, or 401(k) contributions.
- • For official figures, use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator at irs.gov.
- • California also has a 1% Mental Health Services Tax on income over $1,000,000 — not included in this estimate.
- • SDI (State Disability Insurance) of 1.1% applies to all wages as of 2024.
How US payroll works
US employers usually withhold federal income tax, employee Social Security, employee Medicare, and any applicable state income tax. Some states add disability or paid-leave deductions, and local taxes may apply in cities or counties.
This estimate covers federal tax, FICA, and supported state income taxes. It does not replace payroll software, state withholding tables, W-4 elections, local tax rules, or benefits deductions.
For broader compliance context, see our US HR audit checklist, or our US onboarding checklist.