About PaycheckGenius
PaycheckGenius is a free paycheck calculator suite built for US workers, HR professionals, and small business owners who need accurate, instant answers to paycheck questions.
Our tools cover all 50 states with up-to-date 2026 federal and state tax rates — including federal income tax brackets, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax, and state disability insurance where applicable.
What We Built and Why
Most paycheck calculators online are buried inside tax preparation software, require account creation, or give vague estimates with no breakdown of where each dollar goes.
We built PaycheckGenius to be different: completely free, no signup required, instant results, and a clear breakdown of every deduction so you understand exactly what happened to your money.
What Our Calculators Cover
Main Paycheck Calculator
Federal income tax, state income tax for all 50 states, Social Security, Medicare, additional Medicare surcharge, state disability insurance (California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington), and all common pre-tax and post-tax deductions including 401k, health insurance, HSA, FSA, Roth 401k, and more.
State-Specific Pages
Each of our 50 state calculator pages pre-loads the correct state tax rates and provides state-specific guidance on local taxes, SDI, and other payroll considerations unique to that state.
Salary & Convertor Tools
Salary to hourly converter, hourly to salary converter, salary increase calculator, overtime calculator, biweekly pay calculator, and annual salary calculator.
PDF Stub Reports
Every calculator includes a downloadable PDF report showing your complete paycheck breakdown — clean, formatted, and ready to share with your accountant or HR department.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Tax rates change. We update our calculators at the start of each tax year and whenever mid-year changes are announced by the IRS or state tax authorities.
All federal brackets, standard deductions, and FICA rates reflect official IRS publications for 2026. State tax rates are sourced from each state's department of revenue.
Important Notice: Our calculators are for informational and estimation purposes. They do not constitute tax advice. For complex tax situations — multiple jobs, self-employment income, significant investment income, or non-standard deductions — consult a qualified tax professional or CPA.
Contact Us
Found an error in a tax rate? Have a suggestion for a new calculator? We want to hear from you. Visit our contact page to reach us directly.