Free Calculators · 2026

Free Paycheck & Take-Home Pay Calculators

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Paycheck Calculator

Calculate take-home pay after federal, FICA, and state taxes for any salary, filing status, and pay frequency. Covers all 51 US jurisdictions.

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State Tax Guides

In-depth withholding guides for every US state — rates, brackets, deductions, and official source citations for 2026.

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City Salary Guides

Take-home pay estimates for common salaries in 50+ major US cities, including cities with local income taxes like NYC and Philadelphia.

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State vs State Comparison

Compare take-home pay in any two states side by side. Useful for relocation decisions and evaluating out-of-state job offers.

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Salary After Taxes

Pre-calculated take-home breakdowns for common annual salaries from $30,000 to $500,000, covering all 51 states.

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Hourly Rate Calculator

Convert any hourly rate to annual salary and see after-tax take-home pay estimates across states for 2026.

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Bonus Tax Calculator

Estimate the after-tax amount on a bonus payment using the IRS supplemental-wage withholding method.

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RSU Tax Calculator

See the tax impact of RSU vesting — federal, FICA, and state withholding on restricted stock unit income.

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Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate take-home pay on overtime earnings at 1.5× your regular rate, with full federal and state tax breakdown.

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Bonus Tax Calculator (Detailed)

Engine-computed bonus take-home with full tax breakdown — federal income, FICA, and state — for 2026.

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State Take-Home Rankings

All 51 states ranked by annual take-home pay on a $75,000 salary. See which state lets you keep the most.

Coverage

All 51 US jurisdictions (all 50 states + DC) are supported for 2026. Federal withholding uses IRS Publication 15-T. State withholding uses each state's official Department of Revenue publication. Every encoded tax rate carries a source URL and effective date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these paycheck calculators free?

Yes. All calculators on ExactTakeHome.com are completely free to use. No account, login, or payment is required. Calculations run in your browser and no salary or personal data is stored.

How accurate are the paycheck calculators?

The calculators use source-backed 2026 tax data encoded from IRS Publication 15-T, SSA wage base announcements, and official state tax authority publications. The engine is verified by 307 automated tests against published examples. Results are estimates — actual paycheck withholding can vary based on employer payroll settings, benefit elections, and W-4 certificate variations.

Which states are supported?

All 51 US jurisdictions are supported: all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Every state page shows the calculation methodology and official source for that state's withholding rules.

Can I compare take-home pay between two states?

Yes. The state comparison tool lets you select any two of the 51 supported jurisdictions and see a side-by-side take-home breakdown at the same salary level. This is useful for relocation decisions and job offer evaluations.

Figures are estimates based on official IRS and state tax sources. Not tax advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Tax data last verified: June 2026