FAQ

What does this calculator estimate?

It estimates annual, monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly take-home salary after U.S. federal income tax and optional FICA.

Does this include state taxes?

No. This calculator is federal-only and does not include state tax rules.

What does the FICA option do?

It lets you include or exclude estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes in the output.

Does this include retirement or insurance deductions?

No. The calculator does not include pre-tax benefits, retirement deferrals, health insurance, or employer-specific deductions.

Can I use this for job offer comparisons?

Yes. It can help compare gross salary to estimated federal take-home pay, but it remains a simplified estimate.

Are the tax assumptions current?

The calculator uses the tax-year assumptions shown on the page and in the site configuration.

Does the site save my salary input?

No. Inputs run locally in the browser and are not stored by the site.

Why are related calculators shown here?

Related calculators help answer nearby questions such as after-tax salary, quarterly tax, and bonus tax comparisons.