FICA & Payroll Tax Calculator

Isolate the regressive impact of mandatory Social Security and Medicare withholding on W-2 wage earners.

Wage Inputs

Annual FICA Burden

Social Security (OASDI)
6.2% up to $168,600 wage base
$0
Medicare
1.45% (Plus 0.9% surtax if >$200k)
$0
Payroll Reduction Per Check
$0

This represents mandatory FICA deductions only. Federal and state income tax withholding will further reduce net pay.