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Paycheck Calculator
See exactly what lands in each paycheck — before taxes take their cut. Enter your annual salary or hourly wage to get your gross pay per week, every two weeks, twice a month, and per month, plus overtime. Free, instant, no signup; everything runs in your browser.
Quick answer
Quick answer
A $60,000 salary is $1,153.85 a week, $2,307.69 every two weeks, $2,500 twice a month and $5,000 a month, all gross before deductions. Biweekly pay means 26 paychecks a year, so two months a year bring three paychecks instead of two. The calculator shows gross pay only: take-home is typically 65 to 80 percent of gross after tax and deductions.
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About the Paycheck Calculator
See exactly what lands in each paycheck — before taxes take their cut. Enter your annual salary or hourly wage to get your gross pay per week, every two weeks, twice a month, and per month, plus overtime. Free, instant, no signup; everything runs in your browser.
Detailed guide
How to get useful results from Paycheck Calculator
Pay periods, explained
US employers typically pay weekly (52 paychecks), biweekly every two weeks (26 paychecks), semimonthly twice a month (24 paychecks), or monthly (12 paychecks). A $60,000 salary = $1,153.85 weekly, $2,307.69 biweekly, $2,500 semimonthly, and $5,000 monthly — all gross, before any deductions. Biweekly pay means two months a year bring three paychecks instead of two.
Gross pay vs. take-home pay
This calculator shows gross pay. Your actual paycheck subtracts federal and state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and voluntary deductions like health premiums and 401(k). Take-home is typically 65–80% of gross — so budget from an estimated net figure, and use the gross breakdown here to sanity-check that your pay stub math is right.
Reading your US pay stub
A US pay stub has three blocks: gross pay, deductions, and net pay. Gross pay is your salary for the period before anything is taken out. Deductions include federal and state tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and voluntary items such as health insurance and retirement contributions. Net pay is what reaches your bank account.
Two figures on the stub matter most for planning: the per-period net and the year-to-date (YTD) totals. YTD gross shows what you have earned so far this year, and YTD tax shows what you have already paid, which helps you estimate your tax refund or bill. If your net changes unexpectedly, the deductions block shows exactly which line moved.
Quick guide
How to use this tool
- 01Enter your annual salary or hourly wage.
- 02Set your hours per week and weeks per year.
- 03Read your gross pay for every common pay period, plus overtime.
Capabilities
Features and supported formats
- Gross pay for weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly periods.
- Works from salary or hourly wage, with overtime added.
- Adjustable schedule for part-time and seasonal workers.
- Clear gross-vs-net guidance for budgeting.
- 100% client-side — your pay details never leave your browser.
Supported formats
Inputs: annual salary or hourly wage, hours/week, weeks/year, overtime. Output: gross pay per pay period, before taxes.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much will my biweekly paycheck be?
Divide your annual gross salary by 26 (biweekly paychecks per year). A $60,000 salary = $2,307.69 gross biweekly before taxes and deductions. Enter your salary above for your exact figure across all pay periods.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly pays every two weeks (26 paychecks a year); semimonthly pays twice a month on fixed dates (24 paychecks). On a $60,000 salary, biweekly = $2,307.69 per check and semimonthly = $2,500 per check, gross.
Why is my paycheck less than the calculator shows?
The calculator shows gross pay. Your employer withholds federal and state income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any elected deductions (health insurance, 401(k), HSA) before the money reaches you — typically leaving 65–80% as take-home.
How do I estimate my take-home pay?
As a rough rule, multiply gross pay by 0.65–0.80 depending on your tax bracket and state. For an exact figure, check your pay stub's year-to-date withholdings or use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator — state taxes vary widely.
What deductions come out of my paycheck in the US?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) come out of most US paychecks, plus state income tax where applicable. Voluntary deductions can include health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and flexible spending accounts.
How do I calculate my paycheck after taxes in the US?
Start with gross pay, then subtract federal income tax withholding, Social Security at 6.2 percent, Medicare at 1.45 percent, and state income tax where applicable. For a $60,000 salary paid biweekly, gross is $2,307.69 per paycheck, and typical take-home is roughly $1,750 to $1,900 depending on your state and W-4 settings.
Why is my first paycheck smaller than expected?
First paychecks are often smaller because benefits deductions, such as health insurance and retirement contributions, start immediately, and because the pay period may cover fewer days than a full period. Check your pay stub for the gross-to-net breakdown and confirm your W-4 withholding matches your tax situation.