1. What is the ADP Salary Calculator?

The ADP Salary Calculator estimates your net pay after deductions for the 2025-26 tax year. It accounts for federal taxes (using 2025-26 brackets), state taxes, and FICA contributions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Gross\ Pay \) — Your total annual salary before deductions
• \( Federal\ Tax \) — Calculated based on 2025-26 tax brackets
• \( State\ Tax \) — Varies by state (enter your specific amount)
• \( FICA \) — Social Security and Medicare contributions

Explanation: This calculation provides an estimate of your take-home pay after mandatory deductions.

3. Importance of Net Pay Calculation

Details: Understanding your net pay helps with budgeting, financial planning, and verifying paycheck accuracy.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your gross annual salary, estimated federal tax (based on 2025-26 brackets), state tax, and FICA contributions. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides an estimate. Actual paychecks may vary based on additional deductions, benefits, or tax credits.

Q2: Where can I find my federal tax amount?
A: Use IRS 2025-26 tax tables or a paycheck calculator that accounts for your specific filing status.

Q3: What's included in FICA?
A: FICA includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes up to applicable limits.

Q4: Why is state tax a separate input?
A: State tax rates vary significantly (0% to over 10%) depending on your state of residence.

Q5: Can I use this for biweekly or monthly pay?
A: This calculator uses annual figures. For other pay periods, convert to annual amounts first.