Why per-state calculators matter
Federal withholding is the same everywhere, but state tax can swing take-home pay by thousands of dollars per year on the same gross salary. A $100,000 earner pays nothing to the state in Florida or Texas, but more than $7,000 to the state in California or New York. Local taxes — most notably in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and New York City — can add another 1–4% on top.
What's included in each state page
Every per-state paycheck calculator pulls from the same federal and state tax tables, then layers in state-specific items: SDI/PFML where applicable, local income tax notes, and major-city context. Each page shows a take-home table at common salary levels and a comparison against neighboring states so you can see the cross-border math at a glance.
Related calculators
For the federal-only paycheck math (no state data), use the Paycheck Calculator. To convert between hourly and salary, use the Hourly to Salary or Salary to Hourly calculators. For year-end income tax estimation (not paycheck withholding), see the Income Tax Calculator or the full hub of Payroll Calculators.