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Take Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your net income after taxes and deductions

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Single Married Filing Jointly
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401k, Health Insurance premiums, etc.

Calculation Summary

Annual Take-Home: $0.00
Monthly Take-Home: $0.00
Bi-Weekly Take-Home: $0.00
Estimated Federal Tax: $0.00
Estimated FICA (SS + Medicare): $0.00
Estimated State Tax: $0.00

Understanding Your Take Home Pay

Your "take home pay," or net income, is the actual amount of money that ends up in your bank account after all deductions are removed from your gross salary. While your gross salary is the headline number in your employment contract, your net pay is what actually dictates your monthly budget and purchasing power.

How the Calculation Works

To calculate your take home pay, we follow these specific mathematical steps:

  1. Gross Income: Your total earnings before any deductions.
  2. Taxable Income: Gross income minus pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums.
  3. FICA Taxes: In the US, this is a combination of Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), totaling 7.65% for most employees.
  4. Federal Income Tax: Calculated based on progressive tax brackets. Our calculator uses the 2024 simplified tax brackets for accurate estimation.
  5. State Income Tax: Varies by state; some states like Florida have 0%, while others like California have progressive rates.

Example Scenario

If you earn $75,000 annually as a single filer with $5,000 in 401(k) contributions:

  • Taxable Income: $70,000
  • FICA Tax: Approximately $5,737
  • Federal Tax: Approximately $8,000 (estimated)
  • Net Take Home: Roughly $56,263 annually, or $4,688 per month.

Why Use This Calculator?

This tool is essential for anyone considering a new job offer, planning a house purchase, or setting up a personal budget. By understanding exactly how much cash you'll have available, you can make smarter financial decisions and avoid overextending your lifestyle based on a gross salary number that doesn't account for the taxman's share.

function calculateTakeHomePay() { var gross = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossSalary').value); var preTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById('preTaxDeductions').value); var filingStatus = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value; var stateRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('stateTaxRate').value) / 100; if (isNaN(gross) || gross <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid gross salary."); return; } if (isNaN(preTax)) preTax = 0; if (isNaN(stateRate)) stateRate = 0; var taxableIncome = gross – preTax; if (taxableIncome < 0) taxableIncome = 0; // FICA Calculation (7.65% up to SS cap, 1.45% above) // Simplified for 2024: 6.2% on first 168,600 + 1.45% on all var ssCap = 168600; var ssTax = Math.min(gross, ssCap) * 0.062; var medTax = gross * 0.0145; var totalFICA = ssTax + medTax; // Federal Tax Brackets (2024 Estimates – Single) var fedTax = 0; var ti = taxableIncome; // Standard Deduction 2024 (Single: 14,600, Married: 29,200) var stdDed = (filingStatus === 'single') ? 14600 : 29200; var afterStandardDed = ti – stdDed; if (afterStandardDed 609350) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 609350) * 0.37; afterStandardDed = 609350; } if (afterStandardDed > 243725) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 243725) * 0.35; afterStandardDed = 243725; } if (afterStandardDed > 191950) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 191950) * 0.32; afterStandardDed = 191950; } if (afterStandardDed > 100525) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 100525) * 0.24; afterStandardDed = 100525; } if (afterStandardDed > 47150) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 47150) * 0.22; afterStandardDed = 47150; } if (afterStandardDed > 11600) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 11600) * 0.12; afterStandardDed = 11600; } fedTax += afterStandardDed * 0.10; } else { // Married Filing Jointly 2024 if (afterStandardDed > 731200) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 731200) * 0.37; afterStandardDed = 731200; } if (afterStandardDed > 487450) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 487450) * 0.35; afterStandardDed = 487450; } if (afterStandardDed > 383900) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 383900) * 0.32; afterStandardDed = 383900; } if (afterStandardDed > 201050) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 201050) * 0.24; afterStandardDed = 201050; } if (afterStandardDed > 94300) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 94300) * 0.22; afterStandardDed = 94300; } if (afterStandardDed > 23200) { fedTax += (afterStandardDed – 23200) * 0.12; afterStandardDed = 23200; } fedTax += afterStandardDed * 0.10; } var stateTax = taxableIncome * stateRate; var totalDeductions = fedTax + totalFICA + stateTax; var netAnnual = gross – preTax – totalDeductions; if (netAnnual < 0) netAnnual = 0; document.getElementById('annualNet').innerText = '$' + netAnnual.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('monthlyNet').innerText = '$' + (netAnnual / 12).toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('biweeklyNet').innerText = '$' + (netAnnual / 26).toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('fedTaxLabel').innerText = '$' + fedTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('ficaLabel').innerText = '$' + totalFICA.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('stateTaxLabel').innerText = '$' + stateTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('resultArea').style.display = 'block'; }

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