Calculate your exact take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA, and New Jersey state withholding - updated for 2026 brackets and $184,500 Social Security wage base.
New Jersey has progressive income tax from 1.4% to 10.75%. NJ also withholds small amounts for Unemployment Insurance (employee share) and Family Leave Insurance from paychecks.
Social Security: 6.2% on first $184,500 of wages (2026)
Medicare: 1.45% on all wages + 0.9% surcharge above $200,000
Federal Standard Deduction 2026: $15,000 single / $30,000 MFJ
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