Florida Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your pay to see what lands in your bank account. Florida has no state income tax, so only federal taxes come out — and we show each one.
| Per paycheck | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,115.38 | $55,000.00 |
| Federal income tax · withheld | −$170.00 | −$4,420.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$131.15 | −$3,410.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$30.67 | −$797.50 |
| Florida income tax · Florida has none | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,783.56 | $46,372.50 |
How the federal income tax was worked out
| Pay subject to income tax, for the year · $2,115.38 × 26 paychecks | $55,000.00 |
| Minus the IRS withholding allowance · Pub 15-T Worksheet 1A, line 1g | −$8,600.00 |
| Adjusted yearly wage | $46,400.00 |
| Tax from the IRS yearly table · standard table | $4,420.00 |
| Federal income tax per paycheck · divided by 26 | $170.00 |
IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A — the percentage method payroll software uses for a Form W-4 from 2020 or later. Your employer's figure can differ by a few cents because of rounding.
What comes out of a Florida paycheck
- Federal income tax withholding — worked out from your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS tables for 2026.
- Social Security — 6.2% of your pay, up to $184,500 of pay in 2026. Above that, it stops for the rest of the year.
- Medicare — 1.45% of all your pay, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000 in the year.
Florida has no state income tax, no state disability insurance and no city or county income tax. So a Florida paycheck has only the federal deductions above taken out, plus whatever you chose, such as a 401(k) or health insurance.
Florida's reemployment (unemployment) tax is paid by your employer. It never comes out of your pay.
What's different about Florida
Very little comes out of a Florida paycheck compared with most states. There is no state income tax to withhold, so there is no state W-4 form to fill in when you start a job — only the federal Form W-4.
If you move to Florida from a state with an income tax, your take-home pay rises by roughly what that state was withholding. If you live in Florida but work in a state that taxes wages, that state may still withhold its tax from your pay; this calculator covers work done in Florida.
Florida's minimum wage is higher than the federal one: $15 an hour from September 30, 2026, and $11.98 cash wage for tipped employees. Before September 30, 2026 it was $14.00. From 2027 it rises each year with inflation.
Why your paycheck might differ from this
- Your W-4. Credits for children (Step 3), a checked Step 2 box, or extra withholding (Step 4c) change the federal amount a lot. Open "Tips, 401(k), health insurance and W-4 details" above to enter them.
- Benefits taken before tax. Health insurance through work usually lowers income tax and Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) lowers income tax only.
- Rounding. Payroll software may round each step, so a few cents of difference is normal.
Tips and overtime in 2026
New federal deductions apply for 2025 through 2028: up to $25,000 for qualified tips, and up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) for the extra "half" of time-and-a-half overtime. Both phase out above $150,000 of income ($300,000 joint).
These are deductions on your tax return. Your employer still takes Social Security and Medicare out of tips and overtime, and still withholds income tax unless you tell it otherwise. If you expect to claim them, you can put the expected amount in Step 4(b) of your W-4 (and in the Step 4(b) box above) so less income tax is withheld during the year.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — Worksheet 1A and the annual percentage-method tables
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare rates
- Social Security Administration — 2026 wage base of $184,500
- IRS — tips and overtime deductions
- Florida Department of Revenue — Florida does not tax personal income
- Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association — Florida minimum wage — $15.00 from September 30, 2026; $11.98 tipped cash wage
Questions
Does Florida take state tax out of my paycheck?
No. Florida has no personal income tax, so there is no state income tax withholding. Only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken out, plus any benefits you signed up for.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Florida?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with nothing else on the W-4, a $1,000 paycheck has about $38.08 of federal income tax, $62.00 of Social Security and $14.50 of Medicare taken out, leaving $885.42. Enter your own details in the calculator for your exact figure.
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Florida?
Working 40 hours a week and paid every two weeks, $20 an hour is $1,600.00 before tax and about $1,369.45 after tax per paycheck — $35,605.60 a year — for a single filer with a standard W-4.
Is overtime taxed more in Florida?
No. Overtime is added to your paycheck and taxed at the same rates; a bigger paycheck can simply fall into a higher withholding bracket for that pay period. From 2025 to 2028 you may be able to deduct part of your overtime on your federal return.
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
$15 an hour from September 30, 2026 ($11.98 cash wage for tipped employees). Before September 30, 2026 it was $14.00. From 2027 it rises each year with inflation.