About PayBreakdown
What We Do
PayBreakdown.com provides free paycheck and salary calculators for all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. Our tools help employees, freelancers, and job seekers understand exactly how much of their paycheck they keep after federal taxes, state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare.
We cover six calculator types:
- Paycheck Calculator — see your exact take-home pay for any salary or pay period
- Salary to Hourly Converter — convert between annual salary and hourly rate
- Take-Home Pay Calculator — understand what you actually keep after all deductions
- 1099 Tax Calculator — estimate self-employment tax and net pay for contractors
- Overtime Calculator — calculate gross and net pay including overtime hours
- Quarterly Tax Estimator — plan estimated tax payments for the self-employed
Our Data
All tax data on PayBreakdown.com is sourced from official government publications and the Tax Foundation for the 2026 tax year. Sources include:
- IRS Revenue Procedure for 2026 federal brackets and standard deductions
- Social Security Administration for the 2026 wage base ($184,500)
- State revenue department publications for all 51 state income tax brackets
- Tax Foundation 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets
We update our data each January when new tax year figures are published.
Privacy & Calculations
Every calculation on PayBreakdown.com runs entirely in your browser. We never collect, store, or transmit any salary or financial data you enter. The numbers stay on your device.
Disclaimer
PayBreakdown.com is an informational tool only. Our calculators provide estimates — your actual tax liability depends on many factors including pre-tax deductions, tax credits, retirement contributions, additional income sources, and filing status details not captured here. Always consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.
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