Payroll Tax Calculator
How to Use the Payroll Tax Calculator
The Payroll Tax Calculator helps estimate your net pay after payroll taxes are applied. By entering your gross income and applicable federal, state, and other payroll tax rates, you can quickly see how much will be deducted from your paycheck.
This tool is useful for budgeting, financial planning, and understanding how taxes impact your overall compensation without needing complex tax tables.
Payroll Tax Calculator FAQs
What is a payroll tax?
Payroll tax is the portion of income withheld from your paycheck to cover federal, state, and other required taxes. These deductions reduce your gross pay to arrive at your take-home pay.
Does this calculator include federal and state taxes?
Yes. You can manually enter both federal and state tax rates, as well as additional payroll taxes, to estimate total tax deductions.
Is this payroll tax calculator accurate?
This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual payroll tax amounts depend on tax brackets, filing status, pre-tax deductions, and local tax rules.
Who should use a payroll tax calculator?
Anyone who wants to understand how payroll taxes affect their paycheck — including employees, contractors, freelancers, and part-time workers — can benefit from this tool.