1. What is the Salary Calculator?

This calculator helps New York State Department of Health employees estimate their net pay after deductions including federal tax, state tax, city tax (if applicable), and FICA contributions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Gross\ Pay \) — Annual salary before deductions
• \( Federal\ Tax \) — Estimated federal income tax
• \( New\ York\ State\ Tax \) — Estimated NY state income tax
• \( New\ York\ City\ Tax \) — Estimated NYC local tax (if applicable)
• \( FICA \) — Social Security and Medicare taxes

Explanation: The calculation provides an estimate of take-home pay after standard deductions for NYS DOH employees.

3. Importance of Accurate Salary Calculation

Details: Understanding net pay helps with financial planning, budgeting, and verifying paycheck accuracy for state health department employees.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all values in USD. New York City tax only applies to NYC residents. Use paycheck stubs or tax calculators to estimate tax amounts.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are NYC taxes deducted for all NYS DOH employees?
A: No, only for employees who are NYC residents. Others pay only state tax.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimates. Actual deductions may vary based on withholdings, benefits, and other factors.

Q3: What's included in FICA?
A: FICA includes 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare taxes.

Q4: Are retirement contributions included?
A: No, this calculator doesn't account for voluntary retirement plan contributions.

Q5: How often should I recalculate?
A: Recalculate when your salary changes, tax laws change, or you move to/from NYC.