Does this hourly paycheck calculator include FICA?

Yes. The estimate includes Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45% on taxable pay.

Hourly payroll estimator

Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Q: How do you estimate an hourly paycheck?

Multiply hourly rate by regular hours, add overtime pay, subtract pre-tax and post-tax deductions, then subtract estimated payroll taxes.

Estimate take-home pay for an hourly job. Enter regular hours, overtime, tax withholding rates, deductions, and pay periods per year to calculate net pay.

Pay Period

Hourly rateRegular hours per checkOvertime hours per checkOvertime multiplierPay periods per year

Taxes and Deductions

Pre-tax deductions per checkFederal withholding (%)State withholding (%)Local withholding (%)Post-tax deductions per check

Hourly Gross Pay

Regular pay is hourly rate times regular hours, with overtime added at the selected multiplier.

Tax Estimate

Federal, state, and local withholding percentages are applied alongside Social Security and Medicare.

Annualized Pay

Set pay periods per year to compare a single check with estimated annual gross and net pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you estimate an hourly paycheck?

Multiply hourly rate by hours worked, add overtime, then subtract deductions and estimated taxes.

Does this calculator include FICA?

Yes. It includes Social Security and Medicare estimates based on taxable pay.