Paycheck Calculator

Estimate paycheck amount based on hourly pay and hours worked.

How to Do It Manually

Gross pay is hours worked × hourly rate. Net pay (take-home) is gross pay minus taxes and deductions.

Gross Pay = Hours × Hourly Rate | Net Pay = Gross Pay − Deductions
  1. Multiply regular hours by hourly rate.
  2. Calculate overtime: hours over 40 × (rate × 1.5).
  3. Sum gross pay.
  4. Subtract federal/state taxes, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and other deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between gross and net pay?

Gross pay is your total earnings before deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what remains after taxes and other deductions.