Calculate your take-home pay after taxes with this free, easy-to-use hourly paycheck calculator. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, and hourly employees.
The Hourly Paycheck Calculator is a free online tool designed to help hourly workers, freelancers, and contractors understand their take-home pay after taxes. Whether you're budgeting for expenses, planning for savings, or comparing job offers, this calculator provides accurate estimates of your net income.
Simply enter your hourly wage, the number of hours you work per week, any overtime hours and rate, your tax rate, and your pay period. The calculator will instantly show you:
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Yes, this hourly paycheck calculator is 100% free with no registration required. You can use it as many times as you need without any limitations.
The tax calculation is an estimate based on the tax rate you provide. For a more accurate tax calculation, consult with a tax professional who can consider your specific tax situation, deductions, and credits.
Semi-monthly pay means you're paid twice a month (typically on the 15th and last day of the month), resulting in 24 pay periods per year. Bi-weekly pay means you're paid every two weeks, resulting in 26 pay periods per year.
Yes! Simply enter your overtime hours and the overtime rate (which is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly rate). The calculator will automatically include overtime pay in your paycheck calculation.
The annual projection assumes you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. In reality, you might have vacation time, holidays, or periods with fewer hours. Use the projection as a best-case scenario estimate.
This tool is designed for informational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be considered financial advice.