Tax year 2026

Net Paycheck Calculator

Estimate take-home pay from a single paycheck after the deductions and withholding rate you enter.

Tax treatment is simplified for estimate purposes.

Enter as a percent (for example, 18 for 18%).

Estimated take-home pay

Figures update when you calculate an estimate.

Gross pay
$2,500
Taxable wages
$2,350
Estimated withholding
$423
Estimated net pay
$1,927

Notes

  • Withholding is modeled as a single simplified percentage.
  • Does not break taxes into federal, state, or payroll tax components.

Disclaimer

For estimate purposes only. Results are based on the assumptions you enter and are not a substitute for professional advice. Actual tax, payroll, investment, and account results can differ materially, and the rules that apply may change over time. This calculator is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

Assumptions

  • Withholding is modeled as a single percentage applied to taxable wages.
  • Pre-tax deductions reduce taxable wages before withholding is applied.
  • Post-tax deductions are subtracted after withholding.

Limitations

  • Results are estimates for planning purposes only.
  • The calculation does not model filing status, credits, or jurisdiction-specific rules.