Paycheck Calculator
Estimate gross pay, deductions, and take-home from your hourly rate and hours. For planning purposes only.
Paycheck Details
Hours, rate, and optional adjustments
Enter your pay details and click Calculate.
Examples
Standard 40-hour paycheck
Rate: $20/hr
Regular: 40 hrs
No overtime or deductions
$800.00 gross
Before taxes and withholdings
Week with overtime and bonus
Rate: $22/hr
Regular: 40 hrs
OT: 5 hrs at 1.5×
Bonus: $100
$1,065.00 gross
$880 regular + $165 OT + $100 bonus
Estimate with flat deductions
Gross: $950
Deductions: $180 (estimated)
$770.00 estimated net
Simplified estimate — not tax advice
What is a Paycheck Calculator?
A paycheck calculator estimates your gross and net pay from hourly rate, hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions. It is a quick way to preview earnings before payday without complex spreadsheets.
Real paychecks involve progressive tax brackets, Social Security, Medicare, state taxes, and voluntary deductions like health insurance and retirement contributions. This tool uses a flat deduction amount you provide for a simplified net estimate.
For detailed overtime breakdowns, try our Overtime Calculator or Time Card Calculator to track weekly hours first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about estimating your paycheck.
This tool provides a rough gross-to-net estimate using the numbers you enter. Actual paychecks depend on federal and state taxes, FICA, benefits, and other withholdings that vary by location and employer.
Enter a flat dollar amount representing your expected total withholdings — for example, an estimated tax and benefit total from a previous pay stub. This is a simplified approach, not a full tax calculation.
No. This calculator is for estimation purposes only. Consult a tax professional or your payroll department for accurate take-home pay figures.
Yes. Your calculation history is stored locally in your browser under the key ht-paycheck-history. It never leaves your device.