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Quick answer: enter your salary (or hourly rate), pay frequency, filing status and state above — the calculator estimates federal tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state tax, and shows your take-home pay per paycheck.
Paycheck calculator
Short answer: a paycheck calculator estimates take-home pay: gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and state tax. This one uses 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction — enter your details above.
Kansas paycheck calculator
Short answer: select Kansas in the state dropdown above. Kansas has a graduated income tax (3.1% / 5.25% / 5.7%) applied on top of federal tax and FICA — the calculator combines all three into your per-paycheck take-home figure.
Florida take home pay calculator
Short answer: select Florida above — Florida has no state income tax, so your paycheck only loses federal tax, Social Security and Medicare. Compare it against Kansas to see the state-tax difference on the same salary.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Short answer: start with gross pay, subtract the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 married for 2026), apply the seven federal brackets (10%–37%) to the remainder, then subtract Social Security, Medicare and any state tax. The table above shows every line.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my take-home pay?
Take gross pay per paycheck, subtract federal income tax (2026 brackets on income after the standard deduction), Social Security 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%, and state tax. Enter your figures above for the full breakdown.
What are the 2026 federal tax brackets?
Single: 10% to $12,400, 12% to $50,400, 22% to $105,700, 24% to $201,775, 32% to $256,225, 35% to $640,600, 37% above. Married filing jointly thresholds are doubled through 24%. The calculator applies them automatically.
Does Kansas have state income tax?
Yes — Kansas has a graduated income tax: 3.1% up to $15,000, 5.25% to $30,000, and 5.7% above. Select Kansas in the state dropdown to include it in your estimate.
Does Florida have state income tax?
No — Florida is one of the states with no income tax, so only federal tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of a Florida paycheck.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It's an estimate: it uses 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA, but real withholding depends on your W-4 elections, pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance) and local taxes. Use it for planning, not for filing.
Is this paycheck calculator free?
Yes — unlimited estimates, free forever, no signup. Your pay details stay in your browser.