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A net salary calculator estimates take-home pay after deducting income tax, national insurance or social security contributions, and pension contributions from gross salary.

Формула

net = gross - federal_tax - FICA - state_tax - (optional: health_ins, 401k, other_deductions)
gross
Gross salary ($) — Annual pay before deductions
fed_tax
Federal income tax ($) — IRS withholding
fica
FICA (Social Security + Medicare) ($) — Payroll taxes (15.3% employer+employee total)
net
Net (take-home) salary ($) — Amount after all deductions

Водич корак по корак

  1. 1Net Pay = Gross Pay − Income Tax − National Insurance − Pension
  2. 2Income tax bands apply progressively above the personal allowance
  3. 3NI in UK: 8% on earnings £12,570–£50,270, 2% above
  4. 4Pension contributions reduce taxable income

Worked Examples

Инпут
£35,000 gross (UK)
Резултат
Approx £27,800 net after tax and NI
Инпут
$60,000 gross (US, single)
Резултат
Approx $47,000 net after federal/state tax
Инпут
£50,000 gross (UK)
Резултат
Approx £37,500 net

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FICA?

Federal Insurance Contributions Act. Social Security (6.2% + 6.2% employer) + Medicare (1.45% + 1.45% employer). Self-employed pay the full 15.3%.

Why is my paycheck less than expected?

Federal income tax (varies by bracket), FICA taxes, state income tax (if applicable), health insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions, other deductions.

How accurate is this calculator?

It provides estimates. Exact withholding depends on W-4 form, filing status, dependents, and recent tax law changes. Ask payroll for exact amounts.

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