First Job Paycheck Explainer

A simple, educational estimate for U.S. teens. Enter a few details to see how much of a paycheck they’re likely to keep after taxes and required deductions.

Hourly wage ($)

Hours per week

Pay frequency

Most teen jobs pay weekly or every 2 weeks.

State (for estimated state tax)

Filing status

Estimated breakdown

Gross pay (per period)

$0.00

Estimated federal tax

-$0.00

Social Security & Medicare (FICA)

-$0.00

Estimated state tax

-$0.00

Estimated take-home pay

$0.00

Enter your information on the left to see how this paycheck might look in real life.

Suggested savings

$0.00

Pay yourself first

Spending now

$0.00

Everyday fun & extras

Future you

$0.00

Longer-term goals

This is an educational estimate, not tax or legal advice. Actual taxes and deductions depend on many factors (forms filled out, local taxes, benefits, and more).