Calculate Your Take-Home Pay
Your take-home pay
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How to increase your take-home pay
Max your 401(k)
Every dollar you contribute to a traditional 401(k) reduces your taxable income — meaning less federal and state tax withheld each paycheck.
Use an FSA or HSA
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts let you pay medical costs with pre-tax dollars — lowering your taxable income.
Negotiate your salary
The most direct way to increase take-home pay is to earn more. Even a 5% raise compounds dramatically over your career.
Check your W-4
An outdated W-4 could mean too much or too little withheld. Update it after major life events — marriage, kids, home purchase.