US paycheck calculator and salary tables, 2026

Take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax, for single, married filing jointly and head of household filers. Each rate shows the IRS or state tax agency page it came from and the date it was checked. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

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2026 federal rates at a glance

Standard deduction$16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household
Income tax rates (single)10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%
Top rate starts at (single)$640,600 of taxable income
Social Security (employee)6.2% up to $184,500
Medicare (employee)1.45% on all wages
Additional Medicare Tax0.9% over $200,000 ($250,000 joint)

The tax year is calendar year 2026. Every value, its source and the date it was checked is on Sources and rates.