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Monthly Paycheck Calculator

Bi-weekly (26 paychecks/year) Weekly (52 paychecks/year) Semi-monthly (24 paychecks/year) Monthly (12 paychecks/year)

Tax Withholdings

Other Deductions

function calculatePaycheck() { var annualSalary = parseFloat(document.getElementById('annualSalary').value) || 0; var payFrequency = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value; var federalTaxRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('federalTaxRate').value) || 0; var federalTaxAmountPerPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById('federalTaxAmountPerPeriod').value) || 0; var stateTaxRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('stateTaxRate').value) || 0; var stateTaxAmountPerPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById('stateTaxAmountPerPeriod').value) || 0; var healthInsurancePremiumPerPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById('healthInsurancePremiumPerPeriod').value) || 0; var retirementContributionRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('retirementContributionRate').value) || 0; var retirementContributionAmountPerPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById('retirementContributionAmountPerPeriod').value) || 0; var otherDeductionsPerPeriod = parseFloat(document.getElementById('otherDeductionsPerPeriod').value) || 0; var payPeriodsPerYear; switch (payFrequency) { case 'weekly': payPeriodsPerYear = 52; break; case 'bi-weekly': payPeriodsPerYear = 26; break; case 'semi-monthly': payPeriodsPerYear = 24; break; case 'monthly': payPeriodsPerYear = 12; break; default: payPeriodsPerYear = 26; // Default to bi-weekly } // Constants for FICA taxes var SOCIAL_SECURITY_RATE = 0.062; // 6.2% var MEDICARE_RATE = 0.0145; // 1.45% // Calculate annual gross pay var annualGrossPay = annualSalary; // Calculate annual federal tax var annualFederalTax; if (federalTaxRate > 0 && federalTaxAmountPerPeriod === 0) { annualFederalTax = annualGrossPay * (federalTaxRate / 100); } else if (federalTaxAmountPerPeriod > 0) { annualFederalTax = federalTaxAmountPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear; } else { annualFederalTax = 0; } // Calculate annual state tax var annualStateTax; if (stateTaxRate > 0 && stateTaxAmountPerPeriod === 0) { annualStateTax = annualGrossPay * (stateTaxRate / 100); } else if (stateTaxAmountPerPeriod > 0) { annualStateTax = stateTaxAmountPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear; } else { annualStateTax = 0; } // Calculate annual FICA taxes var annualSocialSecurityTax = annualGrossPay * SOCIAL_SECURITY_RATE; var annualMedicareTax = annualGrossPay * MEDICARE_RATE; // Calculate annual health insurance premium var annualHealthInsurancePremium = healthInsurancePremiumPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear; // Calculate annual retirement contribution var annualRetirementContribution; if (retirementContributionRate > 0 && retirementContributionAmountPerPeriod === 0) { annualRetirementContribution = annualGrossPay * (retirementContributionRate / 100); } else if (retirementContributionAmountPerPeriod > 0) { annualRetirementContribution = retirementContributionAmountPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear; } else { annualRetirementContribution = 0; } // Calculate annual other deductions var annualOtherDeductions = otherDeductionsPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear; // Total annual deductions var totalAnnualDeductions = annualFederalTax + annualStateTax + annualSocialSecurityTax + annualMedicareTax + annualHealthInsurancePremium + annualRetirementContribution + annualOtherDeductions; // Annual net pay var annualNetPay = annualGrossPay – totalAnnualDeductions; // Monthly net pay var monthlyNetPay = annualNetPay / 12; // Gross pay per period var grossPayPerPeriod = annualGrossPay / payPeriodsPerYear; // Net pay per period var netPayPerPeriod = annualNetPay / payPeriodsPerYear; // Display results var resultDiv = document.getElementById('result'); resultDiv.innerHTML = `

Your Estimated Paycheck Details:

Estimated Monthly Net Pay: $${monthlyNetPay.toFixed(2)} Estimated Gross Pay Per Period: $${grossPayPerPeriod.toFixed(2)} Estimated Net Pay Per Period: $${netPayPerPeriod.toFixed(2)}
Total Annual Deductions: $${totalAnnualDeductions.toFixed(2)} Annual Gross Salary: $${annualGrossPay.toFixed(2)} Annual Net Salary: $${annualNetPay.toFixed(2)} `; }

Understanding Your Monthly Paycheck

Calculating your monthly paycheck can sometimes feel like solving a complex puzzle. It's not just your annual salary divided by twelve; various deductions for taxes, benefits, and contributions significantly impact your take-home pay. This calculator helps you estimate your net monthly income by factoring in these common deductions.

Key Components of Your Paycheck

Your paycheck is typically broken down into several parts:

  • Gross Pay: This is your total earnings before any deductions are taken out. It's usually your annual salary divided by the number of pay periods in a year (e.g., 26 for bi-weekly, 12 for monthly).
  • Pre-Tax Deductions: These are deductions taken from your gross pay before taxes are calculated. Common examples include contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, health insurance premiums (if pre-tax), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These deductions reduce your taxable income.
  • Tax Withholdings:
    • Federal Income Tax: This is money withheld by your employer and sent to the IRS. The amount depends on your income, filing status, and the allowances you claim on your W-4 form.
    • State Income Tax: Similar to federal tax, but for your state government. Not all states have income tax.
    • FICA Taxes (Social Security and Medicare): These are mandatory federal taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare programs. Social Security tax is typically 6.2% of your gross pay (up to an annual limit), and Medicare tax is 1.45% of all gross pay. Your employer also pays a matching amount.
  • Post-Tax Deductions: These are deductions taken after taxes have been calculated. Examples include Roth 401(k) contributions, certain types of life insurance, or union dues.
  • Net Pay: This is your take-home pay – the amount you actually receive after all deductions have been subtracted from your gross pay.

How to Use the Calculator

To get an accurate estimate of your monthly paycheck, you'll need to input the following information:

  1. Annual Gross Salary: Your total yearly earnings before any deductions.
  2. Pay Frequency: How often you get paid (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly).
  3. Federal Income Tax Withholding: You can enter either a percentage of your gross pay or a flat dollar amount per pay period. If you enter both, the calculator will prioritize the percentage.
  4. State Income Tax Withholding: Similar to federal tax, enter either a percentage or a flat amount.
  5. Health Insurance Premium (Per Pay Period): The amount deducted from each paycheck for health insurance.
  6. Retirement Contribution: Enter either a percentage of your gross pay (e.g., for a 401k contribution) or a flat dollar amount per pay period.
  7. Other Deductions (Per Pay Period): Any other regular deductions, such as union dues, disability insurance, or other benefits.

The calculator will then provide an estimated monthly net pay, along with your gross and net pay per pay period, and total annual deductions.

Why is This Important?

Understanding your net pay is crucial for budgeting, financial planning, and making informed decisions about your spending and savings. It helps you know exactly how much money you have available after all mandatory and voluntary deductions. Keep in mind that this calculator provides an estimate, and actual amounts may vary slightly based on specific tax laws, employer benefits, and individual circumstances.

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