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title: "US Paycheck Calculator — Take-Home Pay After Federal Tax (2026)"
description: "Free US paycheck calculator. See your take-home pay after federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Includes standard deduction, filing status, and pay period options."
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# US Paycheck Calculator

Free US paycheck calculator. See your take-home pay after federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Includes standard deduction, filing status, and pay period options.

## 2026 US Federal Tax Brackets (Taxable Income)

These are marginal rates on taxable income (after standard deduction). Standard deduction: $16,100 (single) / $32,200 (married, 2026).

## Understanding Your US Paycheck Deductions

Progressive brackets. The 2026 standard deduction of $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married) reduces your taxable income first.
Capped at $184,500 wage base for 2026. Funds Social Security retirement benefits. Your employer also pays 6.2%.

Source: https://worldcalculators.org/us/paycheck-calculator/
Markdown mirror of the HTML page. Prefer this URL for RAG; the interactive calculator still lives on the HTML page.