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 a team 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.

Rachel Mendoza

Lead Editor — Tax & Compensation

Former payroll analyst with 8 years at a mid-size HR firm. Rachel oversees all tax rate updates and reviews every calculator for accuracy before publication.

James Whitfield

Senior Writer — Personal Finance

Has covered personal finance and labor economics for seven years. Specializes in translating IRS guidance and state Department of Revenue updates into plain-language explainers.

Dana Torres

Data Analyst — State Tax Research

Tracks state income tax legislation and rate changes across all 50 states. Dana maintains WageSplit's state data library and coordinates with state revenue departments annually.

Editorial Policy

How we maintain accuracy

All tax data is sourced from primary government publications (IRS, SSA, state revenue agencies) and reviewed annually. Articles are fact-checked before publication and updated when rates change.

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.