🇺🇸 United States Salary Calculator 2026
US tax varies significantly by state. Our estimate uses federal tax only. FICA (Social Security + Medicare) is approximately 7.65% employee side.
Modeled estimate. Actual results may vary. Last updated: July 2026. See methodology for assumptions.
Methodology & Data Sources
Tax calculations
Estimated from published 2025/2026 income tax schedules and social contribution rates. Simplified — does not include all deductions.
Income percentiles
Modelled from INE, ONS, INSEE, Destatis, BLS, and other national statistics. Benchmark estimates — not official microdata.
Cost of living
Estimated from Numbeo, ECA International, and national statistics. City averages — actual costs vary by neighbourhood.
Cushy Index formula
Composite of income percentile (25%), rent burden (20%), breathing room (20%), savings (15%), city efficiency (10%), resilience (10%).