Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your hourly take-home pay after taxes. Enter your rate, hours, and state for instant results.
Paycheck Breakdown
- Gross Pay$1,600.00
- Federal Income Tax−$108.15
- California State Tax−$31.01
- Social Security (6.2%)−$49.60
- Medicare (1.45%)−$11.60
- SDI−$17.60
- Net Pay$1,382.03
How to Calculate Hourly Take-Home Pay
To calculate your hourly paycheck, multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours worked in the pay period. Then subtract federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Our calculator does this automatically as you type.
Hourly vs. Salary: What's the Difference?
Hourly employees are paid based on hours worked, while salaried employees receive a fixed annual amount divided across pay periods. Hourly workers may also receive overtime pay at 1.5x their regular rate for hours over 40 per week, depending on state and federal law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is federal income tax calculated on my paycheck?
Federal income tax is calculated based on your annual salary, filing status, and the IRS tax brackets. For 2026, the rates range from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction ($16,100 for single filers) is subtracted before applying the brackets.
What is FICA tax?
FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 in wages for 2026) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages). An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies to income over $200,000 for single filers.
How often is this calculator updated?
Our paycheck calculator is updated annually to reflect the latest IRS tax brackets, standard deductions, and Social Security wage base for the current tax year.
Is this paycheck calculator accurate?
Yes. Our calculator uses the official IRS Publication 15-T withholding tables and the latest state tax rates for all 50 states. Results are estimates and may vary slightly from your actual paycheck depending on your employer's exact withholding method.