Paycheck calculator by state

Estimate your take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and state income tax. Pick your state for local tax context — everything runs instantly in your browser.

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States with no income tax

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming — how much more you keep, and what they charge instead.

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Paycheck calculator FAQ

How do I calculate my take-home pay?
Start with your gross pay, then subtract federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA, 7.65%), and any state income tax. What's left is your net or take-home pay. Pick your state above for a calculator tuned to its tax rules.
Which states have no income tax?
Nine states levy no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. In those states your take-home is higher because only federal tax and FICA come out. Our guide to states with no income tax compares all nine and explains what each charges instead. See the no-income-tax states guide.
How much is taken out of my paycheck for taxes?
Most workers see roughly 15–30% of gross pay withheld once federal income tax, the 7.65% FICA payroll tax and state tax are combined. The exact share depends on your income, filing status and state.
Why is my paycheck different from my salary divided by pay periods?
Your gross per period is the salary split evenly, but withholding for federal tax, FICA, state tax, retirement contributions and benefits is deducted before you're paid, so your net deposit is lower than the gross figure.

Compare states side by side

Want the full ranking instead of one state at a time? Take-home pay by state: $50k and $100k compared shows net pay in all 50 states plus DC, and gross vs net pay explains every deduction behind those numbers.