Reverse Tax Calculator

Find the required gross pay to achieve your desired net pay

💰 Target Net Pay (Take-Home)
📅 Pay Frequency
📍 State
🧾 Tax Exemptions & Withholding
Each allowance reduces annual taxable income by ~$4,300
💸 Pre-Tax Deductions (per paycheck)
📉 Post-Tax Deductions (per paycheck)

Required Gross Pay

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Tax Breakdown

⚠️ Uses 2025 federal tax brackets. State tax is simplified (flat or generic progressive). This is an estimate – consult a tax professional.

How to use

  • Enter your desired net pay (take‑home) per paycheck.
  • Select pay frequency and state tax type.
  • For flat rate states, enter the state tax percentage.
  • For progressive states, enter the standard deduction (we use simplified brackets).
  • Enter filing status, allowances, extra withholding, pre‑tax and post‑tax deductions.
  • Click "Calculate Gross Pay" – the tool finds the required gross pay using binary search.

All calculations are local – no data leaves your device.