About Paycheck Calculator Pros

What We Do

Paycheck Calculator Pros is an independent website that helps US workers estimate their take-home pay. Our calculators show what comes out of a paycheck, including federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax, and state payroll programs, so you can see where your money goes before payday.

The calculators work for salaried jobs, hourly work, and 1099 gig income in all 50 states and Washington, DC.

Why We Built This Site

Many paycheck calculators are built for employers, not workers. They can be hard to read, and they rarely explain why a number comes out the way it does. We wanted a tool that answers the questions workers actually ask: How much will I take home from this offer? Why is my check different from last time? How much should I set aside for taxes on gig income?

How We Keep It Accurate

• We use the IRS Publication 15-T withholding method and each state’s employer withholding formula for the current tax year.
• We compare our results with major payroll software for every state that taxes wages, plus DC.
• We link to the official sources behind our numbers on every page.
• We update the calculators when new IRS and state rules are released, and we list each update on our Methodology page.

What We Don’t Do

• We don’t ask you to sign up or share personal details.
• We don’t store the numbers you enter. The calculator runs in your browser.
• We don’t give personal tax advice. Our results are estimates for general information.
• We aren’t affiliated with the IRS, any state agency, or any payroll company.

Contact Us

Have a question, found an error, or want to suggest a feature? Email [email protected] or visit our Contact page.