US Payroll Tax
US FICA Tax Calculator 2026
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. The employee and employer each pay a share, and the Social Security portion has an annual wage base. This calculator shows the split for a given salary.
Official Standards & Rule Matrix
Employee shareSocial Security plus Medicare withholding
Employer shareMatching amounts paid by the employer
Wage baseSocial Security tax stops at the annual wage base
Pay viewAnnual, monthly or per-paycheck estimates
How to use this tool
- Enter the gross wages for the period or year.
- Review the Social Security and Medicare portions.
- Compare the employee withholding with the employer cost.
- Check the current wage base and any additional Medicare tax with the IRS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is FICA the same as federal income tax?
- No. FICA funds Social Security and Medicare. Federal income tax is a separate withholding based on taxable income and filing status.
- Do employers pay FICA too?
- Yes. Employers pay a matching share, which is why the total cost of an employee is higher than the employee’s gross salary.
- Does FICA stop at a certain salary?
- The Social Security portion has an annual wage base. The Medicare portion generally continues, and an additional Medicare tax can apply above certain thresholds.
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