Salary Take-Home Calculator

Federal and state income taxes plus FICA contributions (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare) reduce gross salary to estimated take-home pay. Enter your salary and tax rates below to see an approximate breakdown of deductions and net income.

Quick Answer

On a $75,000 gross salary with a 22% federal rate, 5% state rate, and standard FICA taxes, estimated annual take-home pay is approximately $53,194, or about $4,433 per month.

Common Examples

Input Result
$50,000 gross, 12% federal, 5% state Estimated $37,428/year take-home
$75,000 gross, 22% federal, 5% state Estimated $53,194/year take-home
$100,000 gross, 24% federal, 6% state Estimated $66,350/year take-home
$120,000 gross, 24% federal, 4% state Estimated $77,820/year take-home

How It Works

This calculator estimates take-home pay using a simplified approach:

Net Pay = Gross Salary − Federal Tax − State Tax − FICA − Pre-tax Deductions

Where:

  • Federal Tax = taxable income × effective federal rate
  • State Tax = taxable income × effective state rate
  • FICA = Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600) + Medicare (1.45%)
  • Taxable income = gross salary − pre-tax deductions

This uses effective (average) tax rates, not marginal brackets. The effective rate is the total tax you pay divided by your total income. For most filers, the effective federal rate is lower than the marginal bracket rate.

Worked Example

For a $75,000 gross salary with 22% federal tax, 5% state tax, and no pre-tax deductions: Federal tax = $75,000 x 0.22 = $16,500. State tax = $75,000 x 0.05 = $3,750. Social Security = $75,000 x 0.062 = $4,650. Medicare = $75,000 x 0.0145 = $1,087.50. Total deductions = $25,987.50. Estimated net pay = $75,000 - $25,987.50 = $49,012.50 per year, or approximately $4,084 per month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an effective tax rate?
Your effective tax rate is the average rate at which your income is taxed: your total tax bill divided by your total income. It's typically lower than your marginal tax bracket because the US uses a progressive system where only income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate.
What should I enter for the federal tax rate?
Enter your estimated effective federal tax rate, not your marginal bracket. For most single filers earning $50k–$100k, the effective rate is roughly 12%–18%. You can find your effective rate on last year's tax return (total tax ÷ total income).
Does this calculator account for all deductions?
No. This is a simplified estimate. It does not include itemized deductions, tax credits, additional Medicare tax for high earners, or state-specific rules. Use this as a starting point and consult a tax professional for precise figures.
What are FICA taxes?
FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes Social Security tax (6.2% on income up to $168,600) and Medicare tax (1.45% on all income). These are withheld from every paycheck regardless of other deductions.