When your employer writes your paycheck you’ll notice that there are several deductions. Federal income tax, social security, and state income tax (depending on where you live) will all be subtracted from your paycheck. At the end of the day, most people just want to know how much money they will be putting in their pocket each payday. This calculator will tell you how much you can expect to take home from your paycheck.
Average paycheck amount by state
The average household has an annual income of $63,179, but for a lot of people, it’s the week-to-week paycheck amount that they actually care about. This table gives the average weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly paycheck amounts for each state.
Federal Income Tax Deduction
There are a total of 7 income tax brackets. Depending on how much you earn will determine which tax bracket you fall into. The more you earn the more you will pay income tax.
Federal Income Tax Table
State Income Tax Deductions
Depending on which state you live in you may have to pay a state income tax. Some states have fixed income taxes that are the same for everyone no matter how much you make. Others have tax brackets much like the federal income tax. The table below shows state income tax by state, income amount, and by tax filling status.