About US – City Paycheck Calculator
City Paycheck Calculator helps you estimate your take-home pay across U.S. cities and states. We pair clear design with transparent assumptions and regularly updated tax tables so you can compare job offers, plan a move, or fine-tune your 401(k)—without decoding payroll jargon.
Our mission
Make paycheck math fast, accurate, and understandable for everyone—across all 50 states, DC, and cities with local taxes.
What we publish
- Location-aware calculators for states and cities (including local taxes where applicable).
- Frequency views: weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and annual.
- Real-world inputs: filing status, dependents, 401(k), HSA/FSA, insurance, and other adjustments.
- Clear breakdowns: federal, state, local, Social Security, Medicare, and effective tax rate.
- Guides & FAQs that explain how paychecks work in plain English.
Start with our Methodology and FAQ.
How our calculators work (plain English)
- Inputs: location (state/city), pay frequency, gross per period, filing status, dependents, and pre-tax items (e.g., 401(k)%).
- Pre-tax deductions reduce taxable wages, subject to IRS limits.
- Federal income tax uses current-year brackets and standard deductions for your filing status.
- FICA applies Social Security (to the wage base) and Medicare, including additional Medicare thresholds.
- State income tax applies progressive/flat/none rules depending on state.
- Local tax includes city/municipal or school-district rates where verified and applicable.
- Results show per-period net pay, line-by-line deductions, and your effective tax rate.
For formulas, thresholds, and edge cases, see our Methodology and Data Sources & Update Log.
Why people choose us
We go beyond state pages to include local taxes where verified.
Assumptions and sources are documented.
Clean UI and results you can trust at a glance.
Annual rollovers and mid-year local updates with visible timestamps.
Editorial standards & accuracy
- Dual review during tax-year rollovers and notable local changes.
- Spot checks against official examples and trusted public references.
- Corrections policy: If you find an error, we’ll investigate and fix promptly.
See our Editorial & Review Policy and Update Log.
Accessibility
We aim for WCAG 2.1 AA: keyboard navigation, clear labels, sufficient contrast, and understandable error messages. If you encounter a barrier, we’ll work to fix it. Read our Accessibility Statement.
Privacy & your data
- We don’t sell personal information.
- Calculator inputs run client-side; optional preferences may be stored in your browser.
- Manage cookies and consent at any time.
Learn more in our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy & Consent, and Data Request Center.
Monetization & independence
We may display ads or include affiliate links to payroll/tax products. If you purchase through a link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Monetization does not influence calculator logic or editorial decisions. See our Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer.
Who uses City Paycheck Calculator?
Compare offers and understand take-home pay.
Estimate net pay across locations.
Help candidates make informed decisions.
Learn how payroll deductions work.
Roadmap
- Expand locality coverage (more cities/school districts).
- Saved presets and side-by-side scenario comparison.
- Deeper guidance for special cases (multiple jobs, supplemental wages).
- More visualizations (effective rate vs. contribution sliders).
Follow notable updates in our Data Sources & Update Log.
Contact
We welcome questions, feedback, and partnership requests.
Email: contact@citypaycheckcalculator.com
Facebook: facebook.com/CityPaycheckCalculator
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