Paycheck Tax Calculator

Federal income tax plus FICA (7.65%) are the main deductions. On a $65,000 salary (single), expect roughly 22-25% total federal deduction, leaving about $49,000 take-home before state taxes.

Your gross pay is reduced by: federal income tax withholding, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state income tax (varies), and any pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance). These combined can take 25-35% of gross pay.

Common schedules: Weekly (52 paychecks/year), Bi-weekly (26), Semi-monthly (24), Monthly (12). Divide your annual take-home by the number of pay periods for your per-paycheck estimate.