State-Specific Payroll Calculator
Calculate net pay with accurate federal and state tax withholdings. Includes FICA, state income tax, and local taxes where applicable.
$2,036.37
Net Pay (per period)
$2,884.62
Gross Pay
$52,946
Annual Net
29.4%
Effective Tax Rate
Deduction Breakdown (per pay period)
Federal Income Tax
$276.81
State Income Tax
$124.80
Social Security
$178.85
Medicare
$41.83
SDI/SUI (Employee)
$25.96
Pre-Tax Deductions
$200.00
Total Deductions
$848.25
Understanding Your Paycheck
FICA Taxes (Federal)
FICA taxes fund Social Security and Medicare. These are mandatory flat-rate taxes for most employees:
- Social Security: 6.2% on earnings up to $168,600 (2024 limit).
- Medicare: 1.45% on all earnings (no limit).
- Additional Medicare: Extra 0.9% on earnings over $200,000.
State Taxes
State income tax varies significantly:
- No Income Tax: TX, FL, WA, TN, NV, WY, SD, AK, NH.
- Flat Tax: IL (4.95%), PA (3.07%), NC, KY, etc.
- Progressive Tax: CA (up to 12.3%+), NY, NJ, HI.
Employer Costs (per period)
Additional employer payroll taxes: $231.44 (SS matching, Medicare, FUTA, SUTA)