Free, accurate salary calculators so you always know exactly what lands in your bank account.
TakeHomeDollar.com exists for one reason: to give anyone, anywhere, a fast and honest answer to the question "How much will I actually take home?"
Whether you're evaluating a job offer, planning a budget, or just trying to understand why your paycheck is smaller than you expected — our calculators cut through the confusion. No sign-up, no fees, no upsells. Just clear numbers based on the latest tax rates.
We built TakeHomeDollar because most salary calculators are buried inside payroll software products aimed at HR teams, not individuals. We wanted something clean and instant for regular people.
Every calculation runs entirely inside your browser using JavaScript — no data is ever sent to a server. Here's what we factor in for each country:
🇺🇸 United States
Federal income tax using the 2026 IRS tax brackets, standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 married), Social Security (6.2% up to the $176,100 wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% additional for high earners), and estimated state income tax for all 50 states. Our paycheck calculator also accounts for pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions, HSA, and health insurance premiums.
🇨🇦 Canada
Federal income tax using current CRA brackets, provincial income tax for all 13 provinces and territories, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and Employment Insurance (EI) premiums.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Income tax using HMRC's 2025/26 bands (Personal Allowance, Basic, Higher, Additional rate), National Insurance contributions (Class 1), and the standard Personal Allowance taper for high earners.
Our calculators are designed for estimation and financial planning purposes. They provide a close approximation of take-home pay for most typical situations. However, they may not account for:
For precise tax calculations or financial planning, we recommend consulting a qualified tax professional or CPA.
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