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How to Calculate My Monthly Take-Home Salary

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 29, 2025 at 10:29PM

Key Points

  • Subtract standard deduction and pre-tax contributions to determine taxable income.
  • Use tax tables to estimate federal tax; add state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes.
  • After taxes, subtract after-tax retirement savings and other deductions for net pay.
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