Question 1

How is gross pay calculated?

Accepted Answer

For hourly employees, gross pay = hourly rate x regular hours + (overtime hours x hourly rate x 1.5). For salaried employees, gross pay per period = annual salary divided by the number of pay periods per year.

Question 2

What is FICA tax?

Accepted Answer

FICA is the combined Social Security (6.2% up to a yearly wage cap) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% additional on high earnings) tax. Both employer and employee each pay 7.65% in standard FICA taxes.

Question 3

How accurate is this payroll calculator?

Accepted Answer

This tool gives a simplified US federal estimate using standard deductions and a flat bracket approximation. It does not account for state taxes, local taxes, 401(k) deductions, benefits or garnishments. Use it for quick estimates, not official paychecks.

Question 4

Is my payroll data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All calculations happen entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared with any server.

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