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Take-Home Pay Calculator (After-Tax)
Annual or per-period amount
Your marginal rate
0% if no state tax
401(k), health insurance, HSA (annual or per-period)
About Payroll Taxes
FICA Taxes: Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%)
- Social Security tax only applies to first $168,600 of income (2024)
- Additional Medicare tax of 0.9% applies to income over $200,000
- Pre-tax deductions reduce your taxable income (401k, health insurance, HSA)
- Federal tax rates are marginal - you pay different rates on different portions of income
Note: This is a simplified calculator. Actual withholding may vary based on W-4 selections, additional income, and other factors.