Paycheck Calculator — See Your Take-Home Pay
Estimate your net pay per check for any pay frequency, state, and filing status. Includes federal withholding, state withholding, FICA, and pre/post-tax deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
How is biweekly pay different from semi-monthly?
Biweekly means every two weeks (26 paychecks per year). Semi-monthly means twice per month on fixed dates such as the 1st and 15th (24 paychecks per year). Biweekly gross per check is slightly lower, but you receive two extra checks per year.
Should I include my 401(k) contribution?
Yes. Enter your per-paycheck Traditional 401(k) contribution in the pre-tax field — it reduces both federal and state taxable income. Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA contributions belong in the post-tax field instead.
Why doesn't this match my actual paycheck exactly?
This uses the standard federal and state withholding formulas. Actual paychecks vary with employer-specific items: health insurance premiums, dental and vision, FSA contributions, union dues, garnishments, local city or county taxes, and W-4 Step 2/3/4 adjustments.