PAY, TAX, DEBT, AND HOUSEHOLD PLANNING
Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Estimate an hourly-worker paycheck from hourly rate, hours per pay period, pay frequency, deductions, filing status, and a state or local rate you enter.
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How it works
Estimated gross pay = hourly rate × hours in the pay period. The calculator annualizes that gross pay for a simplified federal-tax and employee FICA estimate, then applies the state/local rate you enter.
Assumptions
Assumes the same hours each pay period. It excludes overtime premiums, multiple jobs, Form W-4 rules, benefits treatment, additional Medicare tax, and state/local tax calculations.
About this calculator
Hourly pay can change from one paycheck to the next. This calculator keeps the assumptions visible so you can compare a normal shift schedule with a different hourly rate or deduction amount.
How to use it
- Enter only the paid hours expected on this paycheck.
- Choose the pay frequency used by your employer.
- Treat the tax result as a scenario estimate rather than payroll advice.
- Use your pay stub to compare actual gross pay, deductions, and net pay.
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hourly paycheck calculator: a clear planning check
Estimate an hourly-worker paycheck from hourly rate, hours per pay period, pay frequency, deductions, filing status, and a state or local rate you enter. The stated formula, assumptions, and result limits remain visible so the calculation can be checked in context.
Use a clear hourly paycheck calculator scenario with values you can verify before relying on the result.
Source and update
Last reviewed: 2026-08-08
IRS Topic no. 751 — 2026 Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesFrequently asked questions
Does this calculator include overtime?
No. Enter the actual gross hourly rate and paid hours you expect for the period. Overtime rules vary by job, location, and agreement.
Does it calculate state withholding for me?
No. State and local taxes are not inferred. The optional rate is only a value you choose for scenario planning.
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