Bi-weekly paycheck calculator
Calculate your bi-weekly take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security and Medicare. Free US paycheck calculator with 26 pay periods.
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Pre-tax benefits reduce your federal taxable income and overall tax bill.
Calculated using current 2024–2026 IRS federal income tax brackets and standard deductions. State and local income taxes vary by location.
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About this tool
Calculate your exact net take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck (26 pay periods per year) after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
How to use it
- 1 Choose your IRS filing status and payment schedule (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, or weekly).
- 2 Enter your annual gross salary and any pre-tax benefits deductions.
- 3 View your net take-home pay per paycheck, federal tax bracket, FICA payroll taxes, and effective tax rate.
Questions
How many bi-weekly paychecks are in a year?
There are 26 bi-weekly pay periods in a standard year (52 weeks ÷ 2).
What are the FICA payroll taxes in the US?
FICA consists of Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $168,600 in 2024) and Medicare tax (1.45% on all wages, plus an additional 0.9% for high earners over $200k single / $250k married).
What is the 2024-2026 standard deduction?
For 2024, the IRS standard deduction is $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $21,900 for heads of household.
How does 401(k) reduce my paycheck taxes?
Traditional 401(k) contributions are pre-tax, meaning they reduce your federal taxable income and lower the total income tax deducted from each paycheck.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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