About aftrtax
A fast, clean paycheck calculator for every US state.
aftrtax answers one question: how much of my paycheck do I actually keep? Enter a salary or hourly wage, pick your state, and see your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security and Medicare — instantly, on any device.
Why we built it
Most paycheck calculators are slow, buried under pop-ups, or ask for your email before showing a number. We wanted the opposite: the answer first, a clear breakdown of where the money goes, and a simple way to compare states when you're weighing a job offer or a move.
What makes it different
- Up to date: 2026 federal and state tax rules for all 50 states and Washington DC.
- Every state side by side: see how the same salary compares across the country.
- Private by design: calculations run in your browser. We don't ask for your name, email or income details.
- Shareable: every result has its own link you can send to someone.
Where the numbers come from
Our tax data comes from the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the Tax Foundation and state tax agencies. You can read exactly how each number is calculated on our methodology page.
Independent and free
aftrtax is an independent project, not affiliated with any bank, payroll company or government agency. The site is free to use and may show advertising to cover its costs. Advertisers never influence our calculations.
Questions or corrections? Get in touch.
Last updated October 19, 2026