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Take-home pay estimator

Estimate your take-home pay

Convert salary or hourly pay into rough take-home amounts by year, month, and week using a simple deduction percentage you control.

Use: job offers, pay changes, budgeting
Assumes: one flat deduction % you choose
Not tax or financial advice
Enter a gross amount (before tax and deductions).
Pick how often you earn the amount above.
Used only if your amount is per hour.
52 is full year; use less if you want to factor in time off.
Covers tax + benefits + other deductions. You choose the percentage.
For example: $, €, £. No conversion is done.
Rough calculator only. Real pay depends on your specific tax situation and benefits.
Gross vs take-home
Based on your amount and %

Enter your pay and an estimated deduction percentage, then we’ll break down gross and take-home pay by year, month, and week.

Period Gross Est. take-home
Yearly – –
Monthly (approx.) – –
Bi‑weekly – –
Weekly – –
Daily (5 days/week) – –
Hourly – –
This is a rough estimate based on the numbers you enter. It does not include local rules, special deductions, overtime, or bonuses.
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Take-home pay: common questions

How is take-home pay calculated here?
You enter a gross amount (salary, hourly rate, or paycheck) and an estimated total deduction percentage. The tool applies that one percentage to your gross pay and shows rough take-home amounts by year, month, and week.
What should I use for the deduction percentage?
Many people start with something between 20–35% to cover tax and other deductions, but everyone’s situation is different. You can adjust the percentage up or down to see different scenarios. This is not tax advice.
Does this match my real paycheck exactly?
No. Real paychecks depend on your country, state, benefits, retirement contributions, and many other details. This page is just a quick way to see rough numbers so you can compare offers and think about your budget.
Is this financial or tax advice?
No. It is a simple calculator only. Talk to a qualified professional or use official calculators for decisions that really matter, especially for taxes and legal obligations.