Net to Gross Pay Calculator
Net to Gross Pay
Calculate gross pay needed to achieve a target net pay
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Formula
Gross Pay = (Desired Net Pay + Other Deductions) / (1 - Federal Rate - State Rate - FICA Rate)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate gross pay from net pay?
Gross Pay = (Net Pay + Other Deductions) / (1 - Total Tax Rate). The total tax rate includes federal, state, and FICA taxes. This gives you the pre-tax amount needed to achieve your desired take-home pay.
Why is this calculation only an estimate?
Federal income tax uses progressive brackets, so the effective rate changes with income. This calculator uses a flat effective rate for simplicity. Pre-tax deductions (401k, HSA) also reduce taxable income, affecting the actual calculation.
What is included in the FICA rate?
FICA is 7.65% for most employees: 6.2% for Social Security (up to the wage base) and 1.45% for Medicare. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000. Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% (both halves).
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