Estimate one regular 2026 federal paycheck
Use the interactive calculator to estimate a regular US W-2 paycheck before state and local taxes or deductions. JavaScript is required for the browser-only calculation.
What this estimate covers
It uses your regular pay, selected pay frequency, W-4 Step 1 filing status, and same-employer year-to-date wages to estimate federal income-tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare.
Keep the result in context
This is a federal-only paycheck baseline. Benefits, deductions, bonuses, state and local taxes, multiple jobs, and complex W-4 entries can change a real paystub.
For multiple jobs, deductions, credits, other income, or extra withholding, use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. Need help with the year-to-date fields? Read how same-employer YTD wages affect withholding.