Why it exists
Most paycheck calculators are lead forms for payroll software or financial products, and many still ask for W-4 allowances that disappeared in 2020. This site does one job: show what you will actually take home, starting from the weekly check most hourly and many salaried workers receive.
What makes it different
- The current Form W-4, including the Step 2 checkbox and Steps 3, 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c).
- Each state’s own published withholding formula for 2026, plus mandatory programs like disability and paid leave premiums.
- 214 local tax options, including New York City, Yonkers, Pennsylvania EIT, Maryland and Indiana counties and major Ohio cities.
- Year-to-date caps tracked check by check, so high earners see exactly when Social Security stops.
- Every line expands to show its wage base, rate and steps. Approximations are labeled as estimates.
How it stays accurate
Rules come from the IRS and state revenue agencies, not from other calculators. Each rule set records its source and the date it was checked; the current rules were last verified on November 12, 2026. An automated test suite runs the published worked examples. See the methodology for details and the coverage of each state.
Who runs it
Weekly Paycheck Calculator is an independent site published by Variable Ratio. It is not affiliated with the IRS, any state agency, or any payroll company.
How it is funded
Today the site has no ads, no affiliate links and no analytics. If that changes, ads will be clearly labeled, placed after results, and never change a calculation.
Contact us with questions or corrections.