🇺🇸 United States Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in the United States.
Tax Breakdown for $75,000
Annual gross salary in United States
Take-Home Pay Breakdown
United States Tax at Different Salary Levels
| Gross Salary | Income Tax | Employee SS | Net Income | Effective Rate | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,009 | $1,913 | $22,078 | 11.7% | $1,840 |
| $50,000 | $4,331 | $3,825 | $41,844 | 16.3% | $3,487 |
| $75,000 | $9,109 | $5,738 | $60,153 | 19.8% | $5,013 |
| $100,000 | $14,742 | $7,650 | $77,608 | 22.4% | $6,467 |
| $150,000 | $26,788 | $11,289 | $111,923 | 25.4% | $9,327 |
| $200,000 | $40,196 | $12,014 | $147,790 | 26.1% | $12,316 |
United States Tax Rate by Income
Total effective tax rate (income tax + employee social security) as a percentage of gross income.
United States Income Tax Brackets 2026
Social Security Contributions
Compare United States Tax With Other Countries
About Income Tax in United States (2026)
United States uses the US Dollar ($) (USD) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 1.00 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 37.0%, the United States maintains a moderate tax environment that balances public spending with economic competitiveness.
Workers in the United States benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of $12,950, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 7.7%, and the employer contribution rate is 8.3%, giving a combined rate of 15.9% that employers should factor into total employment costs.
How to use this United States tax calculator
Enter your annual gross salary in USD above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how United States stacks up.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in United States.
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