About WageSplit

WageSplit is a free collection of salary and pay calculators built for real workers trying to understand their compensation. We cover hourly-to-salary conversion, take-home pay after taxes, overtime calculations, raise comparisons, and more — across all 50 US states.

Who Runs WageSplit

WageSplit is maintained by the WageSplit Editorial Team, a group of writers and analysts based in the United States with backgrounds in personal finance, tax policy, and compensation research. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, or financial advisory service. Our tools are designed to educate and inform, not to substitute for professional advice.

Why We Built This

Most paycheck calculators are either buried inside bloated financial sites or require you to create an account just to run a basic calculation. We wanted something fast, clean, and honest — no dark patterns, no upsells, no tracking. Just the numbers.

Our Methodology

All calculations are built on publicly available government data, updated annually. For tax year 2026:

  • Federal income tax brackets: Sourced from IRS Publication 15-T (Withholding Methods for 2026). Seven progressive brackets from 10% to 37%.
  • Standard deduction: $15,000 (single filers), $30,000 (married filing jointly), per IRS guidance for 2026.
  • Social Security: 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 — the 2026 Social Security wage base announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • Medicare: 1.45% base rate on all wages, with an additional 0.9% on wages over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
  • State income taxes: Rates and brackets sourced from each state's Department of Revenue or equivalent authority. See our methodology page for full detail.

Last verified: April 2026

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Tax law changes every year. We review and update our calculators at the start of each tax year, and we push corrections whenever major mid-year changes occur (such as updated wage bases or state rate changes). If you find an error, use our contact form to report it — we take corrections seriously and update promptly.

Accuracy Disclaimer

These calculators provide estimates for informational purposes. They do not account for all possible deductions, credits, pre-tax contributions (401k, HSA, etc.), local income taxes, or individual circumstances. For precise tax calculations or financial advice, consult a licensed CPA or financial advisor.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Use our contact form.