PayrollChecks helps you understand what you actually take home. Our calculators cover all 50 states and DC with 2026 federal and state tax rules, and run entirely in your browser: nothing you type is sent to us.
What we offer
- A paycheck calculator for salary and hourly pay, with 401(k), benefits and local taxes.
- A calculator for every state with that state’s rates, deductions and payroll programs explained.
- Overtime, salary-to-hourly and bonus tax calculators.
- Plain-English guides to pay stubs, FICA, W-4s and tax brackets.
How we make money
PayrollChecks is free and supported by advertising. Ads never affect our calculations. See how we calculate.