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Salary Calculator (Gross to Net)

Convert annual gross salary to take-home pay across pay periods. Computes federal tax, FICA, state tax, and pre-tax 401(k) deductions.

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Convert annual gross salary into take-home (net) pay across monthly, biweekly, weekly, and hourly equivalents, accounting for federal tax, FICA, state tax, and pre-tax 401(k).

Federal tax uses 2026 projected brackets. FICA is 7.65% on wages: 6.2% Social Security (up to the wage base) plus 1.45% Medicare (uncapped). State tax is a flat-rate input β€” adjust based on your state (0% in TX, FL, WA, NV, TN, NH, SD, WY, AK; ~8-9% in CA; ~6.5% in NY).

Disclaimer: Estimate only. Does not include city/local tax, additional Medicare 0.9% over $200K, SDI/SUI, or post-tax deductions.

Salary Calculator (Gross to Net)

Convert annual salary to take-home pay across pay periods (annual / monthly / biweekly / weekly / hourly equivalent), accounting for federal tax, FICA, state tax, and pre-tax 401(k).

Use 0 for FL/TX/WA/NV/TN/NH/SD/WY/AK. CA β‰ˆ 8-9%, NY β‰ˆ 6.5%.
Annual Net (Take-Home)
$54,279
Monthly$4,523
Biweekly (26/yr)$2,088
Weekly$1,044
Hourly (2,080 hrs/yr)$26
Federal income tax$6,959
Social Security (6.2%)$4,650
Medicare (1.45%)$1,088
State tax$3,525
Pre-tax 401(k)$4,500

Estimate only. Does not include local/city tax (NYC, Detroit), SDI (CA), additional Medicare 0.9% over $200K, ACA insurance subsidy interactions, or post-tax deductions (Roth 401k, HSA, life insurance). For accuracy, use a paycheck stub generator with your specific state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Salary Calculator (Gross to Net) for?
Convert annual gross salary into take-home (net) pay across monthly, biweekly, weekly, and hourly equivalents, accounting for federal tax, FICA, state tax, and pre-tax 401(k).
How do I use the Salary Calculator (Gross to Net)?
Federal tax uses 2026 projected brackets. FICA is 7.65% on wages: 6.2% Social Security (up to the wage base) plus 1.45% Medicare (uncapped). State tax is a flat-rate input β€” adjust based on your state (0% in TX, FL, WA, NV, TN, NH, SD, WY, AK; ~8-9% in CA; ~6.5% in NY).
How accurate are my salary (gross to net) results?
Estimate only. Does not include city/local tax, additional Medicare 0.9% over $200K, SDI/SUI, or post-tax deductions.
Is the Salary Calculator (Gross to Net) free to use?
Yes - every calculator on WhichCalc is completely free with no signup, no usage limits, and no tracking on the calculation itself. Results display instantly in your browser and your inputs are never sent to a server. Bookmark the page if you use this calculator regularly.