Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

How to Calculate Your Net Paycheck

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Your net paycheck is your gross pay minus federal tax, state tax, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).

This calculator provides an estimate based on your salary, pay frequency, and estimated tax rate.

Common use cases:

  • Understanding your take-home pay
  • Budgeting with a new salary
  • Comparing job offers

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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