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Payroll Deduction Calculator
Gross pay minus tax, pension, insurance and other deductions gives net pay with a full breakdown.
Take home pay
Gross pay: —
Total deductions: —
Net pay: —
Deductions as a share of gross: —
Yearly net pay: —
Calculation: —
How to use the Payroll Deduction Calculator
- Enter the gross pay for the period shown on your payslip.
- List each deduction as name, amount, type, where type is percent or fixed.
- Read the net pay, the total deductions and each deduction's share of gross.
Features
- Percentage and fixed deductions together
- Breakdown table with shares of gross pay
- Net pay for the period and for a year
- Copy the breakdown as plain text
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online payroll deduction calculator.
Enter your gross pay, list every deduction, and the calculator subtracts the total to give
the net take home amount.
A percentage deduction scales with gross pay, such as income tax, while a fixed deduction
stays the same, such as union dues.
Add a line such as Tax, 22%, percent to apply a flat rate, or enter the exact amount as a
fixed deduction instead.
No. It applies the rates and amounts you type, so it is a planning estimate rather than an
official payroll calculation.
Check the type of each line. A line marked percent is applied to gross pay, while a line
marked fixed is subtracted as money.
It multiplies the net pay for this period by twelve, which assumes the same pay and
deductions in every period.
Yes. Add as many lines as you need, mixing percentage and fixed deductions in the same list.
The net pay becomes negative, which signals that the deductions you entered are higher than
the pay for the period.
No. All figures are calculated locally in your browser and nothing is stored or transmitted.
Yes. It is free to use and is meant for planning and estimates rather than official payroll
processing.
Last updated: October 10, 2026